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Minerals are dissolved in rainwater. The plant absorbs the water through its root system. Water is transported throughout the plant by capillary action - which draws the water upwards (like sucking on a straw)

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How are minerals transported by plants?

Plants employ osmosis to move minerals into plant root cells. To transport minerals to the plant proper, energy is required so active transport is employed.


Is minerals movement into plant root passive or active?

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Does diffusion help phloem to absorb minerals from the soil or active transport?

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Is diffusion through ion channels a form of active transport?

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What is used to move a substance through a membrane in active transport?

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What is the definition of active transport?

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Osmosis and active transport?

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What type of transport is used during glucose reabsorbtion?

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