Question

is responsible for the rupture of seed coats during germination.

• A. Osmosis
• B. Diffusion
• C. Imbibition
• D. Turgor pressure

Answer 1

The correct option is C Imbibition

Imbibition is the process by which the hydrophilic components like cellulose and proteins in the dead or living plant cells absorb water. This leads to the swelling up of the plant part. Dry seeds also take up water and swells up leading to the rupture of the seed coat during germination.