Question

Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct alternative from those given in the brackets.

b. ___________ is the membrane of transport of minerals in plants. (cell wall/cell membrane)

Answer 1

1. The transport of minerals in plants occurs through the cell membrane through the use of protein carriers and energy.
2. This type of transport in which carrier proteins and energy is utilized is known as active transport.
3. The plant cell wall is fully permeable and does not help in the selective transport of minerals.
4. Whereas, a cell membrane is a selectively permeable membrane and only allows selective molecules to be transported across the membrane and into the cell.

Final answer: Cell membrane is the membrane of transport of minerals in plants.