Which property of water is used by plants for taking minerals from the soil?
I) Water can form aqueous solutions.
II) Water can dissolve a wide variety of substances.

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I, II

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B II
Plants absorb water from the soil by osmosis.water can form aqueous solution so osmosis becomes possible. They absorb mineral ions by active transport, against the concentration gradient. Root hair cells are adapted for taking up water and mineral ions by having a large surface area to increase the rate of absorption.

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