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Osmosis Process
Explore the fascinating process of osmosis, where water moves across membranes to balance solute concentrations. Learn about its principles, factors influencing it, and examples of osmosis in plant roots, kidney function, and cellular dehydration. Gain insights into how osmosis plays a crucial role in maintaining water balance and cellular function in living organisms.
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Plasmolysis
Plasmolysis is the process by which a plant cell shrinks away from its cell wall when placed in a hypertonic solution. This study note explains the process, types, examples, and the significance of plasmolysis in plant biology and agriculture. Explore the effects of water and solute stress on plants.
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Water Potential
Water potential is a fundamental concept in the study of plant physiology and is also important in the understanding of the movement of water in living organisms. It is a measure of the potential energy of water in a system and is affected by several factors, including temperature, pressure, and solute concentration. Water potential has…
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