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The first step in the flux of water into a plant seed is

A
Osmosis
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B
Imbibition
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C
Absorption
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D
Suction
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Solution

The correct option is B Imbibition
Imbibition is physical adsorption of water molecules by the solid and dry surface. Seed adsorb water due to imbibition. The imbibition of water is the first step in seed germination.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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