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Grade 12th passBotany

due to imbibition, the seed coat breaks because kernels swell to higher degree because
  1. kernel is made up of cellulose
  2. kernel is made up of protiens lipid and starch
  3. depends on nature of medium
  4. none of the above

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11 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Gaurav
11 Years ago
Hello student
Correct answer is 2. kernel is made up of proteins lipid and starch
The seed coat breaks while kernels swells to higher degree because they are made up of proteins lipids and starch and they have nore imbibational capacity.