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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 Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Scenario**: When dry plant materials or seeds are placed in water, they undergo a noticeable change where they increase in size or volume. 2. **Identifying the Process**: This change is not simply due to the absorption of water in a typical sense, as it does not create a solution. Instead, it involves the interaction between the dry material and water. 3. **Defining the Phenomenon**: The specific phenomenon responsible for this swelling is called "imbibition." Imbibition is the process where dry materials absorb water, leading to an increase in their volume without forming a solution. ...
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