Specific ions are acquired by root hairs by the process of

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

This is done against the concentration gradient.

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Small amounts of monosaccharides like glucose, amino acids and some of electrolytes like chloride ions are absorbed by (i). However, some of the substances like fructose and some amino acids are absorbed by the mechanism called (ii). Various nutrients like amino acids and electrolytes like Na+ are absorbed into the blood by (iii).

a) i) facilitated transport ii) active transport iii) simple diffusion

b) i) simple diffusion ii) facilitated transport iii) active transport

c) i) active transport ii) facilitated transport iii) simple diffusion

d) i) simple diffusion ii) active transport iii) facilitated transport

Specific ions are acquired by root hairs by the process of:

Q. Properties related to facilitated diffusion and active transport but not to simple diffusion, are
A. Require special membrane proteins
B. Highly selective
C. Saturation
D. Response to protein inhibitors

What characteristics are shared by simple diffusion and facilitated diffusion?

Q. Which among the following statements are incorrect?
I. Transport proteins are needed by both facilitated diffusion and active transport.
II. Porins are carrier proteins
III. The carrier proteins needed by facilitated and active transport are specific.
IV. There is no need for energy to pump molecules against a concentration gradient in active transport.
V. Transport rate reaches saturation point when all the transport proteins are used or engaged.

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Specific ions are acquired by root hairs by the process of

The correct option is C active transport This is done against the concentration gradient.

The correct option is C
active transport

This is done against the concentration gradient.