Q25 / 180 · NEET 2019 (Odisha) · Botany

Which of the following is not a feature of active transport of solutes in plants?

  • A
    Occurs against concentration gradient
  • Correct answer
    B
    Non-selective
  • C
    Occurs through membranes
  • D
    Requires ATP

Solution

Option (b) is not a feature of active transport of solutes in plants. Active transport of solutes in plants is carried out by membrane proteins. Like enzymes, the carrier proteins are very specific (i.e. selective) in what they carry across the membranes. Active transport uses energy (ATP) to pump molecules against a concentration gradient.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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