The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Active Water Absorption and Passive Water Absorption. Difference # Active Water Absorption: 1. It cannot occur in the absence of roots. 2. Root cells play an active role in this type of water absorption. 3. Living root cells either pump water into xylem or deposit solutes in the same. 4. [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Imbibition and Osmosis. Difference # Imbibition: 1. It involves the absorption of solvent or water by a solid substance. 2. A semi-permeable membrane is not required. 3. Imbibition does not produce a solution. 4. It produces heat. 5. It can develop a very high pressure (up to 1000 atm) called [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Flow of Source and Sink in Phloem Translocation. It is the long distance movement of organic substances from the source or supply end (region of manufacture or storage) to the region of utilization or sink. But the source and sink may be reversed depending on the season or need of the plants. [...]