Question

Which of the following statements about mineral absorption in plants is correct?

• A. In the initial phase rapid uptake of ions into the outer space of cells – the apoplast, is a passive process.
• B. In the final phase, ions are taken in slowly into the inner space – the symplast of cells, and is an active process.
• C. Passive movement of ions into the apoplast occurs through ion – channels, trans – membrane proteins which act as selective pores.
• D. All of these.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of these.