Diffusion doesn't require energy. Why do plants expend energy to actively transport minerals into root hairs?

A) Minerals are too large for diffusion.
B) Mineral concentrations in the soil are too high for diffusion.
C) Mineral concentrations in the soil are too low for diffusion.
D) Minerals are strongly attracted to soil particles.


C

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