Question

Water entering roots through diffusion is a ____________

• A. endosmosis
• B. osmosis
• C. passive absorption
• D. active absorption

Answer 1

Answer:

C. passive absorption

• Water entering roots through diffusion is a passive absorption.

• Osmosis requires a presence of semi-permeable membrane which is absent in case of roots and soil.

• Endosmosis is the process of entry of water inside the guard cells when the DPD inside the cell is higher than the surrounding medium.