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Active absorption of water is facilitated by
Option: 1
Active intake of water by root hair cells

Option: 2
Active intake of minerals by root hair cells

Option: 3
Passive intake of water by root hair cells

Option: 4
Passive intake of ions by root hair cells

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Mechanisms of Water Absorption by Plants: Active Absorption -

In the active absorption of water, roots play an active role.
Roots not only serve as the path for water absorption but also develop pressure for water absorption. This is a positive force.
The mechanism of active water absorption can be explained by two theories:
- Osmotic theory
- Non-osmotic theory

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Active absorption of water is facilitated by active intake of minerals by root hair cells to create a hypertonic concentration. Hence, the correct answer is option b.

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