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Question

State whether the following statements are true or false. If false, rewrite the correct statement by changing the first word only.

Shrinking of seeds occurs when immersed in water.


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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is B False

Seeds when placed in water swell up due to imbibition.

Imbibition is the process of adsorption of water by solid particles of a substance without forming a solution..

Final answer: Swelling of seeds occurs when immersed in water.


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