Translocation

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what is translocation

the transportation of sugars and amino acids

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why does translocation occur

  • sugars are made during photosynthesis in the leaves

  • the whole plant needs the sugars

  • needs to be transported throughout

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what cells are used for translocation

phloem cells —> joined end to end to make phloem tubes

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two functions for sugars

  1. directly used for energy

  2. energy stored for later