During rainy season wooden doors are difficult to open or close because of
A
Plasmolysis
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B
Imbibition
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C
Osmosis
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D
Diffusion
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Solution
The correct option is B
Imbibition
Attraction of water by the hydrophilic cellulose in the cell wall of the wood results in imbibition of water by the door. As a result, the door swells up.