Question
Biology Question on Transport in Plants
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
Answer
Swelling of seed when put in soil
Explanation
Solution
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.