Translocation Flashcards

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Glucose made in photosynthesis is converted to which sugar for transport around the plant?

Sucrose.

What is translocation?

The movement of dissolved sucrose through the phloem from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

In which directions does sucrose move in the phloem?

From the leaves (source) down to the roots and up to buds and flowers (sinks).

True or false? Translocation of sucrose in the phloem needs energy.

True. Phloem is made of living cells, which use energy from respiration to transport sucrose around the plant.