Question
Biology Question on Transport in Plants
Water potential gradient between the absorbent and the' liquid imbibed is essential, for imbibition. In addition, for any substance to imbibe any liquid, one of the following is also a prerequisite.
A
Affinity between the adsorbant and the liquid
B
Molecular density of the adsorbant
C
Concentration of the adsorbant
D
Pressure Potential of the adsorbant
Answer
Affinity between the adsorbant and the liquid
Explanation
Solution
Amount of imbibition depends upon:
(i) water potential gradient between the absorbent and the liquid imbibed, and
(ii) affinity between the adsorbant and the liquid.