Biology GCSE
active transport of minerals
What active transport of minerals means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of active transport of minerals
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Reference: OCR
Mineral ions in lower concentrations in soil than inside root cells are absorbed against their concentration gradient using carrier proteins powered by ATP.
Topics that use active transport of minerals
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