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Transport in Plants — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYTransport in Plants2 Marks
Question
"Transport of minerals cannot take place through diffusion." Is it true or false? Give explanation for your answer.
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Answer

Minerals cannot be passively absorbed by the roots. Two factors account for this:
  • Minerals are present in the soil as charged particles (ions) which cannot move across cell membranes and.
  • The concentration of minerals in the soil is usually lower than the concentration of minerals in the root.

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