Certain minerals in the soil are absorbed into plants by __________.

active transport

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osmosis

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plasmolysis

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diffusion

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Solution

The correct option is A
active transport

Minerals like nitrates, sulphates, potassium and zinc present in the soil are absorbed into plants by active transport. Active transport is the passage of a substance from the region of it's lower concentration to a region of it's higher concentration using energy.

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