Home
Class 11
BIOLOGY
Entry of mineral ions in plant root cell...

Entry of mineral ions in plant root cells by diffusion is

A

Passive absorption

B

Active absorption

C

Osmosis

D

Endocytosis

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
A
In the initial phase of absorption of minerals there is a rapid uptake of ions into the outer or free space of the cells that comprises intercellular spaces and cell walls passively i.e. no energy expenditure occurs.
Promotional Banner

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Mineral ions in plants are:

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

Uptake Of Mineral Ions

Uptake of mineral ions into xylem is controlled by

Uptake of mineral ions into xylem is controlled by

Varous types of transport mechanisms are needed to fulfil the mineral requirement of a plant. Why are they not fulfilled by diffusion alone?

Water is absorbed alongwith mineral solutes by the root hairs, purely by diffusion. (here please note that osmosis is also a special type of diffusion).

When a cell contains some nondiffusible or fixed ions which are kept balanced by diffusible ions of opposite charge , this condition is known as