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In plants, continuous water supply is due to

A
Osmosis

B
Imbibition

C
Guttation

D
Adhesion-cohesion forces

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If the solute concentration is high and water potential is low then water moves from soil to root xylem. Diffusion of water from its pure or dilute solution into a stronger solution when the two are separated by a semipermeable membrane is termed as osmosis. In plants water supply is due to osmosis.
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Question Text
In plants, continuous water supply is due to
TopicTransport in Plants
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 11
Answer TypeText solution:1
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