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Read the following statements.

(i) Most minerals must enter the cytoplasm and epidermal cells of roots by active absorption.

(ii) Ions are absorbed by both passive and active transport.

(iii) Active absorption does not require energy.

(iv) Active uptake of ions is responsible for osmosis.

Choose the correct option in reference to the statements given above.

A) (i) and (ii) are correct and (iii) and (iv) are incorrect

B) (i), (ii) and iv are correct and (iii) is incorrect

C) (i),(ii),(iii) and (iv)

D) (i), (iii) and (ii) are correct (iv) is incorrect