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The movement of mineral ions into plant root cells as a result of diffusion is called

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osmosis

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active absorption

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passive absorption

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endocytosis

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Solution

The correct option is C passive absorption
Molecules or ions diffused from a region of their higher concentration to a region of their lower concentration. This movement of mineral ions into root cells as a result of diffusion is called passive absorption. Thus the correct answer is option "c".

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