Question

What is meant by active transport of minerals in plants?

Answer 1

Active transport:

1. The active transport of minerals in plants is defined as the process that involves the movement of molecules from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration against the gradient with the use of external energy.
2. It is a very crucial mode of transport for the survival of cells because it allows the cells to move substances against the concentration gradient.
3. This type of transport help in the movement of ions into root hairs against their concentration gradient.
4. Active transport then occurs across the root so that plants can takes in the ions it needs from the soil around it.
5. Along with ions it also help in the uptake of minerals from the soil against their concentration gradient by the use of energy and carrier proteins.