Which of the following is an example of imbibition ?

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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 soil (D) Opening of stomata

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Imbibition is a process in which water is absorbed by solids-colloids causing them to enormously increase in volume. The classical examples of imbibition are absorption of water by seeds and dry wood.

Q. Which of the following is an example of imbibition ?

Uptake of water by root hair

Exchange of gases in stomata

Swelling of seed when put in soil

Opening of stomata

Imbibition is a process in which water is absorbed by solids-colloids causing them to enormously increase in volume. The classical examples of imbibition are absorption of water by seeds and dry wood.