Q. If flowers are cut and dipped in dilute NaCl solution, then
A) Transpiration is low
B) Endosmosis occurs
C) No bacterial growth takes place
D) Absorption of solute inside flower cell takes place
Explanation
Dilute NaCl solution acts as hypotonic solution. So, when flowers are cut dipped in dilute NaCl solution, endosmosis occurs and the cells of flowers swell.
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