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Absorption of Water and Minerals by Roots

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What percentage of water is typically found in herbaceous plants?

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What is the movement of molecules from higher concentration to lower concentration called?

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Which type of membrane allows only water molecules to pass through?

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In which solution does a cell become turgid?

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Which of the following are essential elements required for plant growth?

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Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K)

NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium) are the three most important essential elements for normal growth and development of plants. Sodium is not an essential element.

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Imbibition is the process of adsorption of water molecules by dry hydrophilic colloids.

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True

Imbibition is indeed the process of adsorption of water molecules by dry hydrophilic colloids due to surface attraction. Examples include swelling of seeds and wooden doors.

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What happens when a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution?

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Cell becomes flaccid

In a hypertonic solution (higher solute concentration), water leaves the cell by exosmosis, making it flaccid and shrunken.

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Which of the following are functions of water in plants?

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Serves as a solvent, Raw material for photosynthesis, Helps in transpiration, Facilitates gas exchange

Water serves multiple functions: solvent for substances, raw material for photosynthesis, helps in transpiration, and facilitates gas exchange by dissolving gases. Structural support is provided by turgidity, not water directly.

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