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With reference to germination explain

  1. the meaning of the term imbibition 
  2. why the dry mass of the endosperm decreases while that of the embryo increases. 

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  1. (Rapid) absorption of water by (germinating) seed (through the micropyle/seed coat).
  2. During germination, stored food in the endosperm is broken down/hydrolyzed/oxidized; to provide nutrients for the growing embryo.
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