Which is the best explanation for why plant roots use active transport to import solutes?

A. transport proteins are not present.
B. the cell wall prevents diffusion.
C. the phospholipid bilayer is not formed.
D. solute concentration is higher inside the cell.
E. protein channels are closed.


Answer: D

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