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प्रश्न
The phenomenon by which living/dead plant cells absorb water by surface attraction is called ______.
विकल्प
Inhibition
Cohesion
Adhesion
Imbibition
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उत्तर
The phenomenon by which living/dead plant cells absorb water by surface attraction is called imbibition.
Explanation:
Made of proteins or cellulose, substances like this are hydrophilic. The surface attraction lets them drink water.
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