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Medicinal plants (PG 101) Level 1 Clinical Pharmacy-PharmD
Root Functions
A. Active Transport of Minerals
The cell membranes of root epidermal cells contain active transport proteins.
Root hairs
B. Water transport by osmosis
The high concentration of mineral ions in the plant cells causes water molecules to
move into the plant by osmosis.
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