Which of the following is an example of imbibition ?

Options

A. Uptake of water by root hair
B. Exchange of gases in stomata
C. Swelling of seed when put in soil
D. Opening of stomata

Answer

C

Explanation

Imbibition is a process in which water is absorbed by solids-colloids causing them to enormously increases in volume. The classical examples of imbibition are absorption of water by seeds and dry wood.