NEET Biology question

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Some statements are given regarding active transport in plants. Choose the incorrect statement.

(A)Active transport needs energy to pump molecules against the concentration gradient
(B)It is carried out with the help of membrane proteins
(C)Due to a higher concentration of charged particles in soil than in roots, active absorption of minerals takes placeCorrect
(D)All of the above

Answer: (C)

Solution

Statements (a) and (b) correctly describe active transport. Statement (c) is factually wrong — mineral ion concentration inside root cells is usually already higher than in the soil, which is precisely

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