Why seeds imbibe and swell after keeping in water?
1)
OP inside the seed is low
2)
OP of water is high
3)
Water potential gradient developes between the seed coat and water
4)
Diffusion pressure deficit of seed is very high
Why seeds imbibe and swell after keeping in water?
1)
OP inside the seed is low
2)
OP of water is high
3)
Water potential gradient developes between the seed coat and water
4)
Diffusion pressure deficit of seed is very high
Question ID - 100276 | SaraNextGen Answer
Why seeds imbibe and swell after keeping in water?
1)
OP inside the seed is low
2)
OP of water is high
3)
Water potential gradient developes between the seed coat and water
4)
Diffusion pressure deficit of seed is very high
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Why seeds imbibe and swell after keeping in water? |
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1) |
OP inside the seed is low |
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2) |
OP of water is high |
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3) |
Water potential gradient developes between the seed coat and water |
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4) |
Diffusion pressure deficit of seed is very high |
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Answer Key : (3) -
Answer LinkThe imbibants have negative water potential. As a result when they come in contact with water, a steep water potential is established between the imbibant and imbibate
