Question

When raisins are kept in plain water, water enters the raisins because

a)Water can enter any where
b)Raisin contain dilute solution inside
c)Raisin contains concentrated solution inside
d)Raisins do not have water

Answer 1

Answer:

c) Raisins contain concentrated solution inside.

Due to various compound present in the cell, the osmotic potential inside the raisin is higher compared to its surrounding plain water (cell contents are hypertonic) . Thus osmosis occurs and water enters the cell.