Which method is responsible for most of the absorption in higher plants?

Active absorption

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Passive absorption

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Osmotic absorption

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Non osmotic absorption

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The correct option is C Passive absorption
B. Passive absorption
EXPLANATION: Transpiration is more in the higher plants and the rate of water absorption is equal to that of transpiration. This water absorption is by means of passive absorption. Passive transport requires no input of energy and there is free movement of molecules from their higher concentration to their lower concentration.

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