Define the importance of osmosis in plants
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Osmosis is the movement of water molecules, across a semipermeable membrane, from a hypotonic solution to a hypertonic solution
Osmosis is critical in the maintenance of the right amount of water in the cells an organism. Water is a universal solvent and is especially important for biochemical activities of a cell.
Osmosis is useful in the absorption of water by the roots of the plants and the maintenance of transpirational pull that ensures herbecious plants remain upright.
Osmosis enables the opening and closing of plant stomata hence regulating the loss of water by the plants. Osmosis maintains the right water homeostasis in cells.
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Osmosis is responsible for the ability of plant roots to draw water from the soil. Plants concentrate solutes in their root cells by active transport, and water enters the roots by osmosis. Osmosis is also responsible for controlling the movement of guard cells.
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