Question

Which of the following seeds will show more imbibition pressure?

• A. Sesame seeds
• B. Gram seeds
• C. Wheat seeds
• D. Rice seeds

Answer 1

The correct option is B Gram seeds

Gram seeds are rich in proteins. Proteins imbibe more water as compared to starch or fats. Hence, seeds rich in proteins like gram and chickpea will imbibe more water. Hence, if we soak dry seeds of gram or chickpea in water, they will show more increase in volume as compared to seeds storing starch like wheat and rice or fats like sesame seeds.