Question

Write the difference between imbibition and osmosis. Why these are important for
plant growth and development?

Answer 1

☆Imbibition is the process of water absorption through a solid substance, whereas, osmosis is the process of movement of water from higher concentration to lower concentration through a semi-permeable membrane.

☆The growth of plant body: Osmosis indirectly helps in cell division by creating turgidity which results from the growth of the plant body.

☆Imbibition is the first step of water absorption. It facilitates water absorption by roots and helps in the seed germination.

Answer 2

Difference between imbibition and osmosis are as follows.

Explaination:

1. Imbibition is the absorption of water by

solid surface due to difference in

concentrations gradients

2.In osmosis ,water moves from high

concentration gradient to low

concentrations gradient till equilibrium

attained through semi permeable

membrane.

Both are important to plant growth and development as.

1. Seed absorb water due to imbibition and

develop into plants.

2. Cells loses or gain water when placed in

external environment due to osmosis.