Mention one significance of osmosis

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Osmosis :
It is the movement of water molecules through the region of higher concentration to the lower concentration through a semipermeable membrane.
Significance:
It helps in the maintenance of cell turgidity.
It regulates the opening and closing of stomata.
It helps in the absorption of water in the soil by root hairs.

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