NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Active transport is the process that helps to move the molecules against a concentration gradient. So, the active transport is the process that moves mineral ions into root hair cells through membrane proteins.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mineral ions are absorbed by active transport. They are present in higher concentrations in the roots compared to the surrounding soil and are charged molecules. Calcium and magnesium are examples of ions required by plants for growth.

Detailed explanation-3: -So the correct answer is ‘Active process’.

Detailed explanation-4: -The active transport of minerals in plants is defined as the process that involves the movement of molecules from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration against the gradient with the use of external energy.

Detailed explanation-5: -Plants absorb water from the soil by osmosis. They absorb mineral ions by active transport, against the concentration gradient.