Dry seeds when placed in water swell up due to

A. Absorption

B. Diffusion

C. Imbibition

D. Adsorption

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Dry seeds when placed in water swell up due to Imbibition.
Imbibition is a special type of diffusion that takes place when liquid is absorbed by solids-colloids causing an increase in volume.
Water surface potential movement takes place along a concentration gradient; some dry materials absorb water. A gradient between the absorbent and the liquid is essential for imbibition.