plants absorbing minerals through active transport use large amounts of oxygen. why?

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In active transport, the absorption of minerals occurs in the direction against the concentration gradient. This requires a considerable amount of energy. Therefore, plants generate ATP by using large amounts of oxygen to generate ATP by the process of respiration.

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plants absorbing minerals through active transport use large amounts of oxygen. why?

Dear Student, In active transport, the absorption of minerals occurs in the direction against the concentration gradient. This requires a considerable amount of energy. Therefore, plants generate ATP by using large amounts of oxygen to generate ATP by the process of respiration. Regards

Dear Student,

In active transport, the absorption of minerals occurs in the direction against the concentration gradient. This requires a considerable amount of energy. Therefore, plants generate ATP by using large amounts of oxygen to generate ATP by the process of respiration.

Regards