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Plant Uptake

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Plant uptake refers to the process by which plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil through their roots, allowing them to grow and thrive.

AP course connection

Topic 1.7: 1.7 The Hydrologic Cycle

Unit 1

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