Consider the following statements.
1. Translocation of food occurs through phloem.
2. Translocation via phloem occurs in the form of sucrose.
3. Loss of bark or girdling harms the plant more than loss of leaves, as root starves due to stoppage of food conduction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct about translocation of food?

A. Only 1

B. Only 2

C. 1 and 3

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: Option D