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