Question

When pea seeds and wheat seeds are put in water, which of the two will imbibe more water?

• A. Wheat seeds
• B. Pea seeds
• C. Both will imbibe equal amount of water
• D. Pea seeds imbibe water only at alkaline $pH$

Answer 1

The correct option is B Pea seeds

Proteins have a very high imbibing capacity while the starch has lesser and cellulose has the least imbibing capacity. That is why, the proteinaceous seeds, e.g., pea seeds will show more imbibition than those of the wheat seeds which are generally rich in starch.