Question

Pea seeds absorb more water and swell up more as compared to paddy seeds due to

• A. Higher imbibition by proteins present in pea seeds
• B. High osmotic potential of pea seeds
• C. Paddy covering is impermeable to water
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Higher imbibition by proteins present in pea seeds

(A)Imbibition is the absorption of the water molecule by the solid-colloid solution. It results in the increase in the volume of the seed and the cell swells up.

(B)Osmosis potential does not lead to volume increase.

(C)Impermeability to water will not lead to swelling u of seed.

So, the correct answer is 'Higher imbibition by proteins present in pea seeds'.