JAMB Biology 2013 Question 17

Question 17

Transport in Plants

Movement of minerals and chemical compounds within a plant occurs during

  1. A.translocation.
  2. B.transpiration.
  3. C.diffusion.
  4. D.osmosis.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (translocation.)

Explanation

Translocation is the movement of dissolved substances such as sugars and minerals from one part of a plant to another.