Question

How do most minerals enter the root?

• A. Through guttation
• B. Through transpiration
• C. Through Active absorption
• D. Through passive absorption

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Through Active absorption

• Most minerals enter the root by active absorption into the cytoplasm of epidermal cells.

• This needs energy in the form of ATP.

• Some ions also move into the epidermal cells passively.