Mineral movement into plant roots can occur through both active and passive processes. Active transport involves the use of energy (usually ATP) to move minerals against their concentration gradient, allowing plants to uptake essential nutrients even when they are in lower concentrations in the soil. In contrast, passive transport occurs without energy expenditure, typically relying on diffusion or facilitated diffusion, where minerals move along their concentration gradient. Both processes are vital for effective nutrient uptake in plants.
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Mineral movement into plant roots is typically an active transport process. It requires energy to move minerals against their concentration gradient from the soil into the plant roots. Transport proteins such as pumps or carriers are involved in this process to facilitate the movement of minerals into the plant.
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Mineral salts are absorbed by the roots of plants through a process called active transport and passive diffusion. Active transport requires energy and involves the movement of minerals against a concentration gradient, while passive diffusion does not require energy and allows minerals to move down their concentration gradient. Once inside the roots, minerals are transported to the rest of the plant through the xylem and phloem.
There is no movement in any described genus of pitcher plant. All are entirely passive.
The plant cell's shape is maintained by its rigid cell wall made of cellulose. The movement of materials into and out of the cell is controlled by the cell membrane, which acts as a barrier and selectively regulates the passage of substances through active and passive processes.
The movement of chemicals from areas of excess to areas of deficiency in plants is facilitated by passive diffusion, active transport, and translocation through the plant's vascular system. This movement helps maintain nutrient balance and supports essential physiological processes such as growth and metabolism.
Osmosis is the tendency of fluid to pass through a semi-permeable membrane until there is an equal concentration of fluid on each side of the membrane. The fluid in not transported, movement is self induced
Active transport need energy from outside to perform a function whereas in passive transport the function is performed on the principle of physics. for example active absorption of minerals by the plant roots require energy from respiration whereas passive absorption is achieved by law of diffusion.
No, transpiration does not rely on active transport. It is a passive process where water moves through a plant from the roots to the leaves and is released as vapor into the atmosphere through tiny pores called stomata. This movement is driven by factors such as humidity, temperature, and differences in water potential.