In most plants the carbohydrates produced by photosynthesis are transported out of the leaves to the rest of the plant as which of the following molecules?
A)glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P)
B)glucose
C)sucrose
D)starch

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Sucrose is the most common carbohydrate transported out of the leaves and through the phloem to the rest of the plant for energy or storage. Glucose may be used for immediate energy needs, but it is quickly converted to sucrose or starch for transport and storage. G3P is an intermediate molecule in the process of photosynthesis and is not typically transported out of the leaves. Starch is a storage carbohydrate and is not generally transported out of the leaves.

In Most Plants the Carbohydrates Produced by Photosynthesis Are Transported