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Chiaka Amadi
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Short definitions of transpiration and translocation

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This takes place in the phloem

The movement of water and minerals/salts

Water vapour evaporates from leaves

The movement of sugars and amino acids

This takes place in the xylem

Evaporation causes a ‘pull’ that moves water up through the plant

Water vapour is lost through the stomata

Water enters the root hair cell by osmosis