Question

In the initial phase of mineral ion absorption, there is a rapid uptake of ions into ______ space of cells. Ions absorbed in this phase are ______ exchangable. It is _____ uptake as it ______ the expenditure of metabolic energy.

• A. inner, not freely, active, requires
• B. inner, freely, passive, requires
• C. outer, freely, passive, does not require
• D. outer, not freely, active, requires.

Answer 1

The correct option is C outer, freely, passive, does not require

In the principal stage, an underlying fast take-up of particles into the 'free space' or 'space' of cells the apoplast, is detached.

So, the correct option is 'outer, freely, passive, does not require'.