Principles of Botany: Plant Physiology - Imbibition

Holding the imbibate by an attractive force

Affinity of the imbibant for the imbibate

Adsorption

<p>Imbibition involves water absorption by solid substances, while osmosis involves movement of water through a semi-permeable membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Imbibition is a reversible process, while diffusion is an irreversible process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Imbibition is the first step of water absorption and aids in seed germination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased seed swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Imbibition</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nonpolar, hydrophobic molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Glucose and water</p> Signup and view all the answers