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When any dry plant material or seeds are...

When any dry plant material or seeds are kept in water, they swell up.
Q (a) Name the phenomenon involved in this change.

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the phenomenon that occurs when dry plant materials or seeds are placed in water and subsequently swell up. 2. **Identifying the Process**: The process responsible for the swelling of dry plant materials or seeds when they come into contact with water is a specific type of absorption. 3. **Defining the Phenomenon**: This process is known as **imbibition**. Imbibition is the absorption of water by solids, particularly colloids, which leads to an increase in their volume. ...
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