Question

The peel of Rhoeo leaf X was mounted in water and examined under a high power microscope. Some small green granules were observed. Then it was placed in a strong solution of salt. Rhoeo leaf Y was boiled in water, then
placed in a strong solution of salt.

(a)What are the small green granule like structures observed under
the microscope called?

(b)Why was the Rhoeo leaf Y boiled?

(c)In which of the two Rhoeo leaves, plasmolysis will be seen after 10
minutes?

Answer 1

Answer:

compared to the peel cells. So, water moved out from the cells to the salt solution and as a result, the cytoplasm shrank. Hence, the correct answer is 'Salt solution