Root cells actively expel H+ ions from the vacuole, which then displace positively charged mineral ions from clay, allowing these minerals to diffuse in or bind to ions for reabsorption.
Root cells actively expel H+ ions from the vacuole, which then displace positively charged mineral ions from clay, allowing these minerals to diffuse in or bind to ions for reabsorption.
| Front | description of mineral uptake in the roots |
|---|---|
| Back | pump, root cell proton pumps actively expel H+ ions from the vacuole, H+ ions displace the positively charged mineral ions from the clay and allow them to diffuse in/bind to mineral ions and be reabsorbed |
Tags: 9_1_xylem_transport
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