Question

Mineral absorption is mostly

• A. Physical process
• B. Chemical process
• C. Active process
• D. Passive process

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Active process

Mineral absorption takes place in two phases: active absorption and passive absorption. It mostly occurs using active absorption phase because it is a fast process of mineral absorption, utilise energy and unidirectional. It is a biochemical process that occurs against the concentration gradient with the help of carriers and pumps.

So the correct answer is 'Active process'.