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Question
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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Solution
- 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.
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