Why roots need to use different methods to absorb water and ions?

The plant roots absorb water from the soil and absorb mineral ions by the process of active transportation against the concentration gradient.

Hence they process water and mineral ions.

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Root hair cells

Plants absorb water from the soil by osmosis. They absorb mineral ions by active transport, against the concentration gradient. Root hair cells are adapted for taking up water and mineral ions by having a large surface area to increase the rate of absorption

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