Question

The conduction of absorbed minerals in a plant occurs by xylem against the concentration gradient.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Mineral Conduction through xylem:

1. Minerals are taken up from the soil by the roots of plants through their xylem tissues.
2. In plants, the process of mineral conduction is an active process and the mineral ions move against the concentration gradient.
3. As the concentration of mineral ions in the soil is less than that of the root cells, the process of mineral conduction in the soil requires energy.
4. Thus, the process is against the gradient as well as requires energy, it is active transport.

The given statement ‘The conduction of absorbed minerals in a plant occurs by xylem against the concentration gradient’ is true.