Question

ICSE 2018
)
29. The figure given below shows the epidermal cells of
an onion bulb. This cell was then transferred to a
dirop of sugar solution
[ICSE 2013]
on the rest.
(1) Draw a well labelled diagram of the epidermal
cell as it would appear after immersion in a
strong sugar solution.
(it) What scientific term is used for the changes
as shown in (1) above ?
(iii) What should be done to restore the cell back
to its original condition ?
(iv) Give the scientific term for the recovery of the
cell as a result of the step taken in (iii
) above.
(V) Define the term osmosis.​

Answer 1

Answer:

(v) movement of water from area of high water concentration to area of low water concentration through a partially permeable membrane is called osmosis.

Explanation:

it is always a passive transport without expenditure of energy.