The phenomenon by which the living or dead plant cells absorb water by surface attraction is ___ .

meristematic activity of root tip

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elongation of root tip

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maturation of root tip

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root with secondary growth

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The correct option is C
maturation of root tip

The phenomenon by which the living or dead plant cells absorb water by surface attraction is imbibition.

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