Question

What is the significance of osmosis

Answer 1

osmosis:-It is the process which helps in transfer of materials through a selectively permeable membrane called plasma membrane.

Answer 2

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❑ Absorption of water by roots and root hairs.

❑ Water moves from one cell to another cell.

❑ It controls the amount of water within the cell.

❑ It controls various physiological activities :

❖ Opening and closing of stomata.

❖ Splitting of fruits due to over irrigation.

❖ Dehiscence of fruits and seeds for dispersal.