Translocation (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is translocation in plants?
What is translocation in plants?
Transport of sugars from leaves to other parts
Which plant tissue is responsible for translocation?
Which plant tissue is responsible for translocation?
Phloem
In what form are sugars primarily transported during translocation?
In what form are sugars primarily transported during translocation?
Sucrose
What term describes parts of a plant where sugars are produced?
What term describes parts of a plant where sugars are produced?
Source
In which direction(s) can translocation occur?
In which direction(s) can translocation occur?
Both upwards and downwards
What is the role of companion cells in phloem?
What is the role of companion cells in phloem?
They help load sugars into sieve tubes
How does higher temperature affect translocation rate?
How does higher temperature affect translocation rate?
Increases rate by speeding metabolism
Which nutrient is crucial for phloem function during translocation?
Which nutrient is crucial for phloem function during translocation?
Potassium
Why do roots rely on translocation?
Why do roots rely on translocation?
They do not perform photosynthesis
Which radioactive isotope is used to measure translocation in plants?
Which radioactive isotope is used to measure translocation in plants?
Carbon-14