Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-2007

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    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

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Proteins have a very high imbibing capacity, starch less and cellulose least. This is why the proteinaceous seeds, % pea well more on imbibition than those of wheat seeds.


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