Question : Active absorption and passive absorption

1.	Question : Active absorption and passive absorption
Answer» Solution :In ACTIVE absorption, an EXPENDITURE of METABOLIC energy is required for absorption, whereas in passive absorption, no metabolic energy is required. Furthermore, active absorption OCCURS as a result of activities in the root and does not concern the shoot. Whereas in passive mechanism the root functions as passive absorption surface and WATER moves through the root rather than of it.

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