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NTA Abhyas 2020
Exam
NTA Abhyas
Year
2020
Subject
Botany
Chapter
Transport in Plants

NTA Abhyas 2020 · Botany · Transport in Plants

The movement of mineral ions into plant root cells as a result of...

The movement of mineral ions into plant root cells as a result of diffusion is called

Options

  1. AOsmosis
  2. BActive absorption
  3. CPassive absorption
  4. DEndocytosis

Correct answer

C. Passive absorption

Step-by-step solution

A simple process of diffusion aids in the absorption of the mineral salts during its high concentration in the soil/outer solution than in the cell sap of the root cells. Diffusion is a passive absorption because the movement of mineral ions into plant root cells takes place without energy utilization.

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