CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2008

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    Which of the following plant material is an efficient water imbibant?

    A)  Lignin         

    B)  Pectin

    C)  Agar           

    D)  Cellulose

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Imbibition is special type of diffusion where net movement of water is along a diffusion gradient. It involves participation of an adsorbent called imbibant. Among plant imbibants phycocolloids e.g., Agar-agar are the best imbibants followed by protein, starch and cellulose.


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