Biology 5090 · O Level · Active transport

Active transport — practice question

Which characteristic of root hairs indicates that ions are absorbed from the soil by active transport?

  • ATheir cell membranes are partially permeable.
  • BThey have a large surface area.
  • CThey have a lower water potential than the soil.
  • DThey take up ions more slowly in low oxygen concentrations.

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