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प्रश्न
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.
विकल्प
True
False
उत्तर
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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