Q. Which of the following statements are true/false? The positive hydrostatic pressure is called turgor pressure. Wall pressure exerts to prevent the increase of protoplasm size. Diffusion is more rapid in liquids than in gases. Diffusion of water through a semi-permeable membrane is called imbibition. Osmosis is movement of substance, which takes place along a diffusion gradient.
A) I and II are true, while III, IV and V are false
B) I and III are true, while II, IV and V are false
C) I and IV are true, while II, III and V are false
D) I and IV are true, while II, III and IV are false
Explanation
Diffusion is rapid in gases then in liquid diffusion of water through semipermeable membrane is called osmosis.
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