Question

Write three differences between transpiration and translocation. [3 MARKS]

Answer 1

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$\begin{array}{cc}\text{TRANSPIRATION}& \text{TRANSLOCATION}\\ \text{1. Transpiration is the evaporation of water from}& \text{1. Translocation is the transportation}\\ \text{the leaves in the form of water vapour.}& \text{of synthesised products in a plant.}\\ \text{2. Transpiration always occurs against the gravity.}& \text{2. Translocation does not always occur against gravity.}\\ \text{3. Transpiration involves mainly the xylem cells.}& \text{3. Translocation involves both xylem and phloem cells.}\end{array}$