Write the difference between transpiration and translocation?

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Transpiration
Transpiration is the evaporation of water from leaves in the form of water vapor.
Translocation
Translocation is the transportation of synthesized products in plants.
Transpiration Translocation
1. Water evaporates in the form of water vapor. 1. Transport of photosynthate or food from leaves to other plant parts.
2. It happens against gravity. 2. It does not happen against gravity.
3. Includes xylem cells that become effective by roots during absorption. 3. Involves both xylem and phloem cells to carry synthesize photosynthate.
4. Controlled by osmotic potential and water potential. 4. Translocation is accomplished by using ATP energy that offers the osmotic pressure necessary for food to travel upward and downward.

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Transpiration	Translocation
1. Water evaporates in the form of water vapor.	1. Transport of photosynthate or food from leaves to other plant parts.
2. It happens against gravity.	2. It does not happen against gravity.
3. Includes xylem cells that become effective by roots during absorption.	3. Involves both xylem and phloem cells to carry synthesize photosynthate.
4. Controlled by osmotic potential and water potential.	4. Translocation is accomplished by using ATP energy that offers the osmotic pressure necessary for food to travel upward and downward.