Minerals enter the root by as the concentration of minerals in the root is its concentraion in the soil.

passive transport

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active transport

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imbibition

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less than

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more than

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B active transport
E more than
Active transport is transport of substances in the cell against the concentration gradient using energy. In case of mineral uptake by roots, active transport happens as the concentraion of nutrients in the root is more compared to its concentration in soil.

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