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Roots do not spend any energy on this type of mineral absorption. So application of a metallic inhibitor will not retard the process.

1. Active absorption
2. Passive absorption
3. Facilitated diffusion
4. Osmosis

Correct answer: Passive absorption

Solution

Passive absorption occurs down a concentration gradient and does not require energy from the root cells. Because it is not energy-dependent, applying a metallic inhibitor does not retard the process the way it would for active transport.

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