NEET Biology question

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Select the incorrect statement regarding imbibition.

(A)Imbibition is the phenomenon of adsorption of water or any other liquid without forming a solution
(B)The liquid which is imbibed is called the imbibate
(C)There occurs a decrease in volume of the imbibant during imbibitionCorrect
(D)Water is absorbed by germinating seeds through imbibition

Answer: (C)

Solution

Statements (a), (b) and (d) are correct descriptions of imbibition. Statement (c) is incorrect — imbibition

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