Consider the following statements regarding the importance of imbibition to the plants and choose the correct answer:
1. Imbibition causes swelling of seeds and results in the breaking of testa
2. The water moves into ovules which are ripening into seeds by the process of imbibition
3. Imbibition pressure generated during germination of seeds and spores is so enormous that it can break asphalt road and concrete pavements
A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B. Only 2 and 3 are correct
C. Only 3 is correct
D. Only 1 is correct
Answer: Option A
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B. Bischofia - Dillenia association
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D. Mesua - Michelia association
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A. Nitrates
B. Nitrites
C. Carbides
D. Oxides
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A. Epiderm
B. Epithelium
C. Ampithecium
D. Epithem

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