Asked by Andre Sanchez on Jun 15, 2024

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The predominant photosynthetic product carried in phloem is _______.

A) glucose
B) water
C) sucrose
D) oxygen
E) carbon dioxide

Predominant

Being the most common or frequent; having superiority or ascendancy over others in strength, influence, or importance.

Photosynthetic Product

The output of photosynthesis, primarily glucose (a sugar), which serves as a primary energy source for plants and other photosynthetic organisms.

Phloem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of sugars and other metabolic products downwards from the leaves.

  • Acquire knowledge of the process, course, and energy expenditure involved in transpiration and translocation in plants.
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Joshua BarrentineJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The predominant photosynthetic product transported in the phloem is sucrose. Sucrose is a disaccharide made from glucose and fructose, and it is the main form of carbohydrate transport in many plants.