Uptake of Mineral Nutrients in Plants: The plants uptake their minerals from the soil with the help of roots. This process of uptake of mineral nutrients is known as the absorption of minerals. The mineral absorption takes place by two methods- Passive Absorption. Active Absorption. Passive Absorption of Minerals: It is the spontaneous process in which there is no use of ATP for energy. During this absorption, the minerals themselves move from the region of higher concentration to their region of low concentration i.e. from the soil into the root by diffusion. This type of passive absorption is known as … Continue reading Uptake of Mineral Nutrients in Plants