Translocation (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What does translocation transport in plants?
What does translocation transport in plants?
Dissolved sugars and organic nutrients
Through which vessels does translocation occur?
Through which vessels does translocation occur?
Phloem vessels
What is the primary form of sugar transported during translocation?
What is the primary form of sugar transported during translocation?
Sucrose
What term describes leaves in translocation?
What term describes leaves in translocation?
Source
What two components make up the phloem?
What two components make up the phloem?
Sieve tube elements & companion cells
In which direction can sugars move during translocation?
In which direction can sugars move during translocation?
Both directions
What drives the flow of sugars in translocation?
What drives the flow of sugars in translocation?
Pressure differences
What is a 'sink' in translocation?
What is a 'sink' in translocation?
Where sugars are used or stored
Into what form are excess sugars converted for storage?
Into what form are excess sugars converted for storage?
Starch
How does increased photosynthesis affect translocation?
How does increased photosynthesis affect translocation?
Enhances the rate of translocation
How do higher temperatures affect translocation?
How do higher temperatures affect translocation?
Increase the rate
Which nutrient is crucial for loading and unloading sugars in phloem?
Which nutrient is crucial for loading and unloading sugars in phloem?
Potassium
What radioactive isotope is used to trace sugar movement in plants?
What radioactive isotope is used to trace sugar movement in plants?
Carbon-14
Which plant parts rely entirely on translocation for sugars?
Which plant parts rely entirely on translocation for sugars?
Roots, fruits, seeds, and flowers