Dry seeds when placed in water swells due to

Imbibition

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Absortion

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Diffusion

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Adsorption

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Solution

The correct option is A Imbibition
Imbibition is the first phenomenon in seed germination. Imbibition is a passive physical process and is actually adsorption of water by the dry surface. It causes swelling of dry seeds.
So, the correct answer is 'Imbibition'

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