Plants absorb zinc from the soil in the form of .........

In the initial phase of mineral absorption,ions are taken up into the ...... space of cells.

For the uptake of ions in the first phase of absorption of minerals,the pathway followed is called

Inorganic nutrients are present in the soil in the form of

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.

$A$ : 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.