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Grade 12th pass10 grade science

(a) What is translocation? Why is it essential for plants? (b) Where do the substances in plants reach as a result of translocation?

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4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Yash Patari
4 Years ago
Dear student
Translocation in plants takes place by vascular tissue called phloem. Translocation is essential because, without it, the food prepared by the leaves cannot reach other parts of the plant. (b) Food is transported to stem, root and all other storage regions of plants.
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