When a Spirogyra cell is immersed in a salt solution more concentrated than its ...
Question
When a Spirogyra cell is immersed in a salt solution more concentrated than its cell sap,it?
Options
A)
remains unchanged
B)
takes tip water and burst
C)
absorbs a little water
D)
loses water and shrivels
The correct answer is D.
Explanation:
Exosmosis is the movement of water outside the cells when a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution.
The cell becomes flaccid by the movement of water outside.
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