Multiple choice

In which of the following processes are minerals absorbed?

  1. Adsorption

  2. Diffusion

  3. Active transport

  4. Osmosis
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Minerals are absorbed by the process of active transport. Active transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane in the direction against their concentration gradient, i.e. moving from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration.

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