• Question: Is it possible for a seed to germinate in your stomach

    Asked by abhb266 to Beatrice, Charles, George, Kamal, Patricia on 17 Jan 2017.
    • Photo: George Githinji

      George Githinji answered on 17 Jan 2017:


      No it is not possible for seeds to germinate in your stomach. The stomach is highly corrosive low ph environment that will easily damage the seeds depending on their outer covering. If they are not digested they will be passed out via the stool.

    • Photo: Charles Kamau

      Charles Kamau answered on 17 Jan 2017:


      Hehehe. Interesting question. No, the seed cannot germinate. The stomach is a sac that keeps turning as the food is digested. No time for all the conditions of germination to be met – plus it’s acidic.

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