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Imbibition is the absorption of water by ___ substances such as dry seeds:

  • A solid hydrophilic ones
  • B purely gaseous ones
  • C purely liquid ones
  • D purely metallic ones

Correct answer: A. solid hydrophilic ones

Explanation: Imbibition is water uptake by hydrophilic solids like seeds and wood.

Concept context

Water and mineral absorption, the ascent of sap, transpiration, and phloem transport via the pressure flow hypothesis.

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