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WAEC Biology 1999 Question 27

Question 27

Growth and Development

During the germination of seeds water is taken in by the process of

  1. A.diffusion
  2. B.hydrolysis
  3. C.imbibition
  4. D.translocation
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (imbibition)

Explanation

Dry seeds soak up water into their cell walls and food stores by imbibition, which makes them swell.