Unit 3 · Movement into and out of Cells

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Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 · 61 questions

Q52Movement into and out of Cells

Which process moves mineral ions into root hair cells from dilute soil water?

(a)Diffusion

(b)Osmosis

(c)Active transport

(d)Transpiration

Correct answer: (c) Active transport

Explanation: Ions are moved against their concentration gradient, which needs energy from respiration: active transport.

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