Multiple choice

_______ of water lead(s) to swelling of the seed.

  1. Imbibition

  2. Releasing

  3. Inhibition

  4. All of the above

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Explanation

Imbibition is a special type of diffusion when water is absorbed by solids-colloids, causing an enormous increase in volume. Examples include the absorption of water by seeds and dry wood.