Assertion :Most minerals must enter the root by active absorption into the cytoplasm of epidermal cells. Reason: This transportation needs energy in the form of ATP. Some ions also move into the epidermal cells passively.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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Solution
The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
There are two ways of absorption of mineral nutrients from the soil in the plants. They are active and passive absorption.
Most of the minerals enter the root by active transport into the cytoplasm of the epidermal cells.
Active absorption of mineral ions is a complex process as it takes place against the gradient. So, it needs energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
Passive absorption of minerals occurs along with the absorption of water through the root hairs, towards the gradient.