Question
Science Question on Photosynthesis — Food Making Process In Plants
The process in which transport of soluble products of photosynthesis takes place in plants is known as:
A
Transpiration
B
Evaporation
C
Conduction
D
Translocation
Answer
Translocation
Explanation
Solution
Translocation is the process by which plants transport sugars (produced during photosynthesis) and other soluble organic compounds from the leaves (source) to other parts of the plant (sink) where they are needed for growth or storage.
Transpiration refers to the loss of water vapor from the plant’s surface, primarily through stom- ata. Evaporation is the process by which a liquid changes to a gaseous state. Conduction can refer to the transfer of heat or electricity, but not the movement of soluble organic compounds in plants.