NEET Biology question

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Which of the following is an example of imbibition?

(A)Uptake of water by root hair
(B)Exchange of gases in stomata
(C)Swelling of seed when put in soilCorrect
(D)Opening of stomata

Answer: (C)

Solution

Imbibition is the adsorption-driven uptake of water by solid, colloidal materials (imbibants) such as seed coats, proteins and starch, causing them to swell. The swelling of a dry seed

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