The initial stage of water absorption by root cells is by
A
Absorption
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B
Imbibition
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C
Osmosis
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D
Respiration
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Solution
The correct option is B Imbibition Imbibition is a type of diffusion wherein water is absorbed by the dry surface and increase in volume. In plants, this is seen in the initial stages of absorption of water by the cell walls of the root and root hairs.