Question
Differentiate Between Transpiration and Translocation.
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Answer
| Transpiration | Translocation |
| It is the loss of water in the form of water vapour from the aerial organs of the plant. | It is the transfer of prepared food to the different parts of the plant, including the storage organs. |
| It occurs through stomata. | It occurs through vascular tissues. |
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