HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

CROP PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which process directly requires energy?
A
absorption of minerals in the root
B
movement of water up the xylem
C
transpiration in the leaves
D
movement of sugar in the phloem
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Therefore, most of the minerals are absorbed by the active mechanism involving the expenditure of energy. Thus, the solution is option C: Active transport.

Detailed explanation-2: -2. Active uptake-This is second phase in which ions are absorbed slowly into the inner space that is into the cellular matrix called symplast. This utilises energy in order to occur via pumps.

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