Translocation in Plants


 
 
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Translocation in Plants

Transport of food and other substances

Translocation is the transport or movement of soluble products (sugar) of photosynthesis from leaves to other parts of the plant is termed as ‘translocation.’

Translocation

It is the process of  transport of soluble substances like sucrose, hormones and minerals from the site of synthesis i.e. from leaves or roots to the site of utilization. A special type of complex permanent tissue known as phloem act as a pipeline for translocation of food .Translocation of substances occur with the help energy from ATP. It is a bidirectional process i.e translocation takes place both in upward and downward directions.

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Question : 1

Which of the following are correct :

(a) The vascular system extends from stem through the root and continues up to the leaves.

(b) Water and minerals are transported from roots upwards through the xylem tubes.

(c) Phloem transports synthesized food from leaves to the rest of the body .

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

The transport of water, nutrients and other substances from one part of a plant to another is called _______________________ .

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

Which of the following are correct ?

(a) The food manufactured in leaves is translocated upwards, downwards and laterally to all parts of the plant through the phloem .

(b) Fructose is the main form of carbohydrate that is translocated in plants.

Right Option : A
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