Question
Biology Question on Transport in Plants
Wooden doors swell up and get stuck during the rainy season. This is due to the phenomenon of
A
imbibition
B
endosmosis
C
capillarity
D
deplasmolysis
Answer
imbibition
Explanation
Solution
Jamming of wooden frames during rains is caused by swelling of wood due to imbibition. (The absorption of water by the solid particles of a substance without forming a solution is called imbibition).