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How is the movement of water and sucrose different in plants

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water is absorbed roots and transported by xylem . the transport of water is unidirectional that is only upwards.

sucrose, which is synthesised in leaves, is transported through phloem. its transport is bidirectional that is upwards as well as downwards .

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