Transport in plants Flashcards

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Transpiration

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Loss of water vapour from plant leaves by evaporation of water at the surfaces of the mesophyll cells followed by diffusion of water vapour through the stomata

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Translocation

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The movement of sucrose and amino acids in phloem from regions of production (the source) to regions of storage OR to regions where they are used in respiration or growth (the sink)

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