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Discuss biological and industrial importance of osmosis.

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Some of the biological and industrial importance of osmosis are as follows- 

  1. Osmosis is responsible for the circulation of water to all the body parts of animals
  2. Water moves from soil to plant roots partly due to osmosis. Concentration of cell sap inside the root hair cells is higher compared to that of water present in the soil.
  3. Water circulation inside the plant body from root to treetop is also because of osmosis.
  4. Osmosis helps in growth of plants and germination of seeds.
  5. Due to endosmosis, Red Blood Cells burst when they are placed in water.
  6.  Osmosis controls various functions of plants, e.g., stretching of leaves and flowers, opening, and closing of flowers.
  7. Salt and sugar in pickles prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi by osmosis and thus, act as preservatives.
  8. Endosmosis is responsible for the swelling of dead bodies under water.
  9. Dried fruits and vegetables swell and return to their original form when placed in water. It is also due to the endosmosis of water.
  10. Edema: Tissues become puffy when a person intakes an excess amount of salt.
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