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Imbibition

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Due to ______ pressure, the seed coat ruptures in case of germinating seeds.

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transpirational

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imbibitional

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osmotic

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diffusion

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Solution

The correct option is B
imbibitional

Imbibition is a process in which living or dead plant cells adsorb water. Due to imbibitional pressure, the seed coat ruptures in case of germinating seeds.

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