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Transport in Plants: Seeds MCQ

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SeedsEasyQuestion 10702

Question

Initial swelling of dry seeds is mainly due to:

  1. A
    Imbibition
    Correct
  2. B
    Transpiration pull
  3. C
    Phloem loading
  4. D
    Hydathodes

Correct answer

Imbibition

Explanation

Hydrophilic seed materials absorb water before active metabolism rises.