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Reabsorption of chloride ions from glomerular filtrate in kidney tubule occurs by:

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Active transport
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Diffusion
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Osmosis
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Brownian movement
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Solution

The correct option is B Diffusion
Glomerular filtration is the first step in urine formation. The Bowman’s capsule collects the filtrate and it enters the tubules of the nephron. From the tubules, the chloride ions from the glomerular filtrate are reabsorbed by diffusion.

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