silicic acid import across plasma membrane

Term ID

GO:0015708

Synonyms

• silicate transport
• silicic acid import
• silicic acid transport
• silicon uptake

Definition

The directed movement of silicates from outside of a cell, across the plasma membrane and into the cytosol. Silicates are the salts of silicic acids, and are usually composed of silicon and oxygen (Si[x]O[y]), one or more metals, and possibly hydrogen. Types of silicate include unisilicates, metasilicates and hydrous silicates. 16572174

References

Ontology

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