Biology 5090 · O Level · Uptake and transport of water and ions

Uptake and transport of water and ions — practice question

The diagram shows the concentration of magnesium ions in a root hair cell of a healthy plant and in the soil water around the root hair cell. The plant is constantly using magnesium ions. To keep the plant healthy, in which direction will the magnesium ions move?

  • Ainto the cell by active transport
  • Binto the cell by diffusion
  • Cout of the cell by active transport
  • Dout of the cell by diffusion

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