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Translocation answer explanations

Review worked answers and explanations for Translocation. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Biology.

Answer explanations

Question 1 of 6

Review the answer support, then move sideways through the set.

Paper 4 structured question: Translocation

Paper 4Theory (Extended)2 marks

Diagram Description

Diagram of a plant showing phloem transport

The diagram shows sucrose and amino acids moving through the phloem from the leaves to the roots and fruits.

Part of plantRole
LeavesSource - production of sucrose
RootsSink - storage
FruitsSink - utilization
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    Describe Describe the process of translocation in plants.

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