Question
Correct the statements given below and rewrite them:
  1. Cells shrink in hypotonic solutions and swell in hypertonic solutions.
  2. Imbibition is a special type of diffusion which occurs when water is absorbed by living cells.
  3. Most of the water flows in the roots occurs via the symplast.

Answer

  1. Cells shrink in hypertonic solutions and swell in hypotonic solutions.
  2. Imbibition is a special type of diffusion which occurs when water is absorbed by non-living cells.
  3. Most of the water flow in the roots occurs via the apoplast.

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