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प्रश्न
The diagram given below represents an experimental set-up to demonstrate a certain process. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:

Mention two advantages of the process to the plants.
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उत्तर
- The roots of plants absorb water and minerals from the surrounding soil due to osmosis.
- Osmosis allows plants to absorb water from the soil which helps plants to keep cells alive in roots, stems and leaves.
- Osmosis is also important in the opening and closing of stomata which is an important feature for the processes like transpiration and photosynthesis.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Define the following:
Turgor pressure
Name the following:
The uptake of mineral ions against concentration gradient.
The diagram given below represents an experimental set – up to demonstrate a certain process. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:

what would you observe in the experimental set-up after an hour or so?
Name the following:
The membrane which allows water molecules to pass through, but not sugar molecules.
Fill in the Blank
______ serves as a medium for the transport of inorganic salts and food molecules in the plant.
Fill in the Blank
Water and mineral salts absorbed by root is known as ______.
Very short answer question.
What is osmotic pressure?
Answer the following question.
Distinguish between Osmotic pressure and Turgor pressure.
Distinguish between Diffusion and Osmosis.
Which of the following means of transport need expenditure of ATP?
