Question

How do minerals enter root cells from surrounding soil

Answer 1

Answer:Root cells contain proton pumps that actively expel H+ ions stored in the vacuole of root cells

into the surrounding soil.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Absorption of mineral elements by the root from the soil takes place by active transport. The water film around the soil particles also contains a low concentration of mineral elements. These mineral elements move from soil into the root cells against the concentration gradient.