Q. When pea seeds and wheat seeds are put in water, which of the two will imbibe more water?
A) Wheat seeds
B) Pea seeds
C) Both will imbibe equal amount of water
D) Pea seeds imbibe water only at alkaline pH
Explanation
Proteins have a very high imbibing capacity, starch less and cellulose least. This is why the proteinaceous seeds, e.g., pea seeds will show more imbibiton than those of wheat seeds.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.