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प्रश्न
Study the experimental setup in the figure and then answer the question that follow.

What is meant by 'semipermeable membrane'?
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उत्तर
A semipermeable membrane is a membrane which allows the passage of molecules selectively. It allows a solvent such as water molecules to pass through it freely but prevents the passage of the solute (sugar or salt molecules in solution).
संबंधित प्रश्न
The process by which root hairs absorb water from the soil.
Draw a magnified view of the root-hair, and describe, how it helps in the absorption of water from the soil.
Mention whether the following statement is true (T) or false (F) and give an explanation in support of your answer.
Guttation in plants occurs maximum at midday.
Study the experimental setup in the figure and then answer the question that follow.

What will you observe in the setup after about half an hour? Give reasons for your answer.
A few RBC’s were kept in three test tubes containing isotonic, hypotonic and hypertonic solutions. What will be the expected observations after a few hours? Explain.
Multiple Choice Question:
Water will be absorbed by the root hairs when:
Outer layer of root hair is made up of ________.
Which plant does tissue transport water and minerals from the roots to the leaf?
