An example of osmosis in plants is the
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A.
movement of water through the xylem -
B.
loss of water vapour from the stomata -
C.
translocation of food through the phloem -
D.
absorption of water from the soil by the root
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
Osmosis is responsible for the ability of plant roots to draw water from the soil. Plants concentrate solutes in their root cells by active transport, and water enters the roots by osmosis.