9.1.2.3 - Mechanism of Translocation
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What is translocation in plants?
💡 Hint: Think about how plants distribute their food.
Name one type of cell in the phloem.
💡 Hint: Remember the cells that help transport nutrients.
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What is the primary function of the phloem?
💡 Hint: Remember what substances the phloem mainly carries.
True or False: Sieve tube elements are dead cells.
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of the cells in the phloem.
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Considering the observed decrease in growth in a plant with impaired phloem function, analyze the potential causes and implications for the plant's overall health.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how essential sucrose and nutrients are for plant functions.
Design an experiment to test how varying levels of light affect the rate of translocation in plants, including variables and expected results.
💡 Hint: Consider how light impacts photosynthesis and subsequently sucrose availability.
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