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During rainy season wooden doors are difficult to open or close because of


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Plasmolysis

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B

Imbibition

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Osmosis

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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.

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