BIOXI11: TRANSPORT IN PLANTS
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Imbibition is always accompanied by swelling or increase in the volume of the imbibant. However, the increase in the volume of the imbibant is
1 More than the volume of water imbibed
2 Same as the volume of the water imbibed
3 Less than the volume of the water imbibed
4 Depend upon the type of imbibant
Explanation:
It is because of the close packing of water molecules in the inter spaces and over the surface of the imbibant particles.