Passive absorption of minerals depend on:

Temperature

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Temperature and metabolic inhibitor

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Metabolic inhibitor

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Humidity

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Solution

The correct option is D Temperature
With an increase in temperature, the kinetic energy of mineral ions increases leading to an increased rate of diffusion. Hence, passive salt absorption increases with an increase in temperature.
So, the correct answer is, 'Temperature'.

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