Question

Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is mentioned in brackets:
Active Transport and Diffusion [significance in plants].

Answer 1

Significance of Active transport: It plays an important role in transport of food against the concentration gradient, absorption of minerals from soil, maintaining water and ionic balance.

Significance of Diffusion: It plays important role in the transpiration of water vapours, gaseous exchange during respiration, passive uptake of ions, translocation of food materials, diffusion of volatile aromatic compounds to attract insects.