The process involved in the uptake of minerals from soil by the root hair is:

Osmosis

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Active transport

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Diffusion

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Imbibition

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Solution

The correct option is B
Active transport

The root cells take up mineral ions from the soil by using energy in the form of ATP.

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CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION :

1) Minerals from soil are absorbed by root hair by the mechanism of

a) Diffusion C) Active Transport

b) Osmosis. D) Selective Transport

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