translocation

• Nom désignant le déplacement de substances dissoutes à l'intérieur d'une plante ou, en génétique, l'échange de segments entre chromosomes.

A noun referring to the movement of dissolved substances within a plant, or in genetics, the exchange of segments between chromosomes.

1. Plant transportC1formalscientific

   The movement of dissolved nutrients and other substances within a plant, typically through the phloem.

   Transport des substances dans la plante

   • Translocation of sugars from leaves to roots is essential for plant growth.
   • The experiment measured the rate of translocation in the phloem.
   • Translocation allows plants to distribute energy to all parts.

2. Chromosomal rearrangementC2formalscientific

   A genetic mutation where a segment of a chromosome breaks off and attaches to a different chromosome.

   Translocation chromosomique

   • The translocation of genetic material can cause certain disorders.
   • Scientists identified a translocation between chromosomes 9 and 22.
   • This translocation is linked to a specific type of leukemia.