Which of the following shows that metabolic energy is required in the absorption of ions?

$A$ : Most minerals must enter the root by active absorption into the cytoplasm of epidermal cells.
$R$ : Minerals are present in the soil as charged particles.

Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: Minerals are absorbed by the plants from soil and surroundings.
Statement $II$: Absorption of minerals is dependent on water absorption.
In light of the above statements,choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Plants absorb mineral salts from the soil solution through

Minerals are absorbed by a plant from the soil by a process that is:

Ion uptake is called active because