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Uptake of Mineral Ions

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Minerals salts are translocated through _______.

A

Xylem

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Phloem

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C

Water tube

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is C Xylem
The mineral salts present in the soil get absorbed into the plants with the help of roots and are then translocated upwards through the xylem along with the water.

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(i) Water and minerals, and food are generally moved by a mass or bulk flow system.
(ii) Bulk flow can be achieved either through a positive hydrostatic pressure gradient or a negative hydrostatic pressure gradient.
(iii) The bulk movement of substances through the conducting tissues of plants is called translocation.
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I. Xylem mainly translocates water, minerals salts and also organic solutes.

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IV. Phloem transports substances bidirectionally.

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