Absorption by roots - The Processes Involved — Biology STD 10 — Question
ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10BiologyAbsorption by roots - The Processes Involved1 Mark
MCQ
If a cell is kept in hypotonic solution, ___________ occurs.
A
No osmosis
B
Exosmosis
✓
Endosmosis
D
Osmosis
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Answer
Correct option: C.
Endosmosis
(c) Endosmosis Explanation: If a plant cell is kept in a hypotonic solution, water molecules move into the cell through the cell membrane by osmosis, causing the cell to turgid (swell) and potentially burst.
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