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Paper 4 structured question: Translocation

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Translocation in plants

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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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Paper 4 structured question: Translocation

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Phloem transport

Phloem transports organic substances like sucrose and amino acids to different parts of the plant for growth or storage.

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    Identify Identify two substances transported by the phloem during translocation.

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