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The calcium concentration in the root cells of certain plants is higher than the surrounding soil.
What process would be used by the plant cells to move more calcium into the root?
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The process used by plant cells to move more calcium into the root, despite the higher concentration of calcium in the cells compared to the surrounding soil, is active transport.
Active transport requires energy, usually in the form of ATP, to move ions or molecules against their concentration gradient. In this case, the plant roots use specific protein pumps in their cell membranes to actively transport calcium ions from the soil into the root cells, where the concentration is already higher. This process is essential for nutrient uptake in plants.
Active transport requires energy, usually in the form of ATP, to move ions or molecules against their concentration gradient. In this case, the plant roots use specific protein pumps in their cell membranes to actively transport calcium ions from the soil into the root cells, where the concentration is already higher. This process is essential for nutrient uptake in plants.
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