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प्रश्न
Mention whether the following statement is true (T) or false (F) and give an explanation in support of your answer.
Raisins, when submerged in water, swell up due to endosmosis.
पर्याय
True
False.
उत्तर
This statement is true.
Explanation:
Submerging raisins in water increases their solute content inside them over that of water. Because water serves as a hypotonic solvent for raisins, endosmosis results. Raisins swell as they absorb water by endosmosis.
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