Ncert Exercises & Solutions

Q.23 Correct the statements.
(a) Cells shrink in hypotonic solutions and swell in hypertonic solutions.

(b) Imbibition is a special type of diffusion when water is absorbed by living cells.

(c) Most of the water flow in the roots occurs via the symplast.

(a) The cell swell in hypotonic solution and shrink in hypertonic solution.

(b) Imbibition is a special type of diffusion when water is adsorbed by living cells.

(c) Most of the water flow in roots occurs via the apoplast way.