Multiple choice

Transport of food from the leaves to another part of the plant is called __________.

  1. transpiration

  2. transport

  3. translocation

  4. photosynthesis
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Translocation is the specific term for the transport of organic food materials (mainly sugars) from the leaves (where they're produced by photosynthesis) to other parts of the plant. Transpiration refers specifically to water loss, transport is too general, and photosynthesis is the sugar production process, not its transport.

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