Specific ions are acquired by root hairs against the concentration gradient by ___________.

simple diffusion

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osmosis

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active transport

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facilitated diffusion

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Solution

The correct option is C
active transport

Specific ions are acquired by root hairs by the active transport process. In this, the movement of a substances across a cell membrane occurs against it's concentration or electrochemical gradient with the expense of energy.

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