Differentiate between diffusion and translocation in plants.

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Diffusion Translocation
$(1)$ It is the movement of molecules from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration. $(1)$ It is the transport of organic solutes (like sucrose) and mineral ions from source to sink in plants.
$(2)$ It is a passive process; no metabolic energy $(ATP)$ is required. $(2)$ It is an active process; it requires metabolic energy $(ATP)$ to move substances against concentration gradients.

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