BotanyStatement A: Entry of elements from soil solution into apoplast of root cells is rapid.Statement B: Mineral elements enter into the apoplast of root cells by active absorption.

Statement A: Entry of elements from soil solution into apoplast of root cells is rapid.
Statement B: Mineral elements enter into the apoplast of root cells by active absorption.

A
Statement A is correct and B is incorrect
B
Both A and B statements are incorrect
C
Statement A is incorrect and B is correct.
D
Both A and B statements are correct.

Solution:

Entry of ions or elements of soil into the apoplast or outer space of root cells is rapid and it takes place by simple diffusion which is a type of passive transport.