Biology GCSE
Mineral ion uptake by active transport
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Ions are moved against their concentration gradient, from a lower concentration in the soil to a higher concentration inside the cell.
Topics that use Mineral ion uptake by active transport
- Plant organ system (AQA GCSE)
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