The movement of sugars from the leaf to other parts of plant is?

A. guttation
B. transpiration
C. transportation
D. translocation

Correct Answer:

Option D – translocation

Explanation

Translocation is the movement of materials in plants from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

Nutrients, mainly sugars, are created in the leaves during photosynthesis. These are then transported throughout the plant through phloem, which are a long series of connected cells.