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What are translocations in biology?

Answer 1

Movement of materials within plants

Plant translocation refers to the biological process of water and other soluble nutrients being transported up and down the plant through the xylem and phloem. Examples of these nutrients include sucrose and amino acids.

Genetics Chromosomal translocation is the term for when a segment of a chromosome travels from one location to another, either within the same chromosome or to another chromosome.

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Answer 2

Eli Ayoub

Translocations in biology refer to the movement of genetic material between non-homologous chromosomes. This can occur during cell division and can lead to genetic disorders or contribute to cancer development.

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