Question

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 ​

Answer 1

Answer:

A) transpiration is low

Explanation:

In this experiment, the dilute salt solution will be hyperosmotic to cell sap. Hence, water potential of surrounding solution will be less as compared to cell sap and water will not easily enter the flower cells. This will bring about a loss in transpiration, as transpiration loss of water is equal to the water absorbed by plants.

Answer 2

Answer:

(d)

If flowers are cut and dipped in dilute NaCl solution then the . Absorption of solute inside flower cell takes place. Endosmosis is the development of the water inside the cells when the cell is put in a hypotonic arrangement.