Root cells of plants take in some minerals from the surrounding soil by spending energy. After the plant obtains enough minerals to maintain health, the plant will continue to absorb minerals from the soil. Which reason best explains why root cells need to spend energy in order to transport some minerals into cells?

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Root cells of plants take in some minerals from the surrounding soil by spending energy. After the plant obtains enough minerals to maintain health, the plant will continue to absorb minerals from the soil. Which reason best explains why root cells need to spend energy in order to transport some minerals into cells?

Root cells are unable to use sunlight energy for mineral uptake.

Mineral concentration is higher in root cells than in the surrounding soil

Cell membrane pores in roots are too small for passive uptake of minerals

Cell membranes in roots lack proteins for the passage of minerals.

Mineral concentration is higher in root cells than in the surrounding soil

Explanation:

Mineral uptake by plant roots occurs by active transport of ions into the cells of root hairs, this process requires energy.

The concentration of minerals in the soil is quite low. The root hair cells of plants possess carrier proteins that carry mineral ions and move them into the cell against existing concentration gradient. This process requires energy and is known as active transport.