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At the roots, cells in contact with the soil actively take up ions, which creates a concentration difference causing:

Question
At the roots, cells in contact with the soil actively take up ions, which creates a concentration difference causing:
Water to move from the root into the soil
Water to move from the soil into the root
Minerals to leave the plant
No water movement
Answer
Water to move from the soil into the root
Detailed Explanation
Active uptake of ions by root cells creates a concentration difference, and water moves into the root from the soil to eliminate this difference.
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