The passive absorption of minerals requires Ion channels which are proteinaceous in nature. The ion channels are

Transmembrane proteins

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Extrinsic proteins

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Intrinsic proteins

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Both a & c are correct

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Solution

The correct option is A
Transmembrane proteins

The passive absorption of minerals requires Ion channels which are proteinaceous in nature. The ion channels are transmembrane proteins which are a type of integral membrane proteins that spans the entirety of the biological membrane to which it is permanently attached.

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