NEET Biology question
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**Assertion:** Active absorption of minerals is inhibited when roots are deprived of oxygen. **Reason:** Active absorption of minerals requires expenditure of metabolic energy, which comes from respiration in the presence of oxygen.
Answer: (A)
Solution
Active mineral absorption is powered by ATP generated through aerobic respiration in root cells; when roots are deprived of oxygen, aerobic respiration (and hence ATP supply) is
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