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Question
Mention whether the following statement is true (T) or false (F) and give explanation in support of your answer.
Dry seeds when submerged in water swell up due to endosmosis.
Options
True
False
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Solution
False.
Dry seeds when submerged in water swell up due to imbibitions. On contact with water dry seeds imbibe water and swell up.
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