How does a phosphate ion enter a root hair cell

The root hair cells have carrier proteins in their cell membranes. These pick up the mineral ions and move them across the membrane into the cell against the concentration gradient . ... Because active transport moves ions against the concentration gradient into the root hair cells, energy is needed.

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