Question

Why is the process of osmosis important in living organisms?

• A. Osmosis helps to maintain shape and size of animal cells.
• B. Absorption of water by intestinal cells takes place through osmosis.
• C. Plants absorb water from the soil with the help of root hair through osmosis.
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of the above

The principle of osmosis regulates the passage of water into and out of cells of all living organisms. It helps to maintain shape and size of animal cells.The volume of protoplasm is maintained constant by the process of osmosis.Absorption of water by intestinal cells takes place through osmosis.Plants absorb water from the soil with the help of root hair through osmosis.