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Q.

Which of the following is an example of imbibition

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a

Opening of stomata

b

Exchange of gases in stomata

c

Swelling of seed when put in soil

d

Uptake of water by root hair

answer is C.

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Increase in the volume of dead substances due to adsorption of water is called Imbibition. Certain substances when placed in particular liquid absorb it and swell up, For example, when some pieces of gum, dry wood are placed in water they absorb the water quickly and swell up considerably so that their volume is increased.

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