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The initial stage of water absorption by root cells is by

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Absorption
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Imbibition
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Osmosis
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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.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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