Some of the tyrosine is formed from phenylalanine, by Phenylalanine hydroxylase

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IAA enters the cell as 

IAAH

IAA-

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H+–IAA– symporter cotransports two protons along with

the auxin anion which changes pH 7 equilibrium of cytosol so H+ ATPase actively transports H+ in apoplast

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Auxin always exits cells as IAA- anions via auxin anion efflux carriers that are concentrated at the basal ends of each cell in the longitudinal pathway.

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Polar auxin transport is described in terms of the direction of its movement in relation to the base of the plant (the root–shoot junction). 

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Auxin moving downward from the shoot moves basipetally (toward the base) until it reaches the root–shoot junction.

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From that point, downward movement is described as acropetal (toward the apex). Movement of auxin from the apex of the root toward the root–shoot junction is also described as basipetal (toward the base).