Question on: JAMB Biology - 2021


When a Spirogyra cell is immersed in a salt solution more concentrated than its cell sap, it?

A

remains unchanged

B

takes tip water and burst

C

absorbs a little water

D

loses water and shrivels

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Correct Option: D

Exosmosis is the movement of water outside the cells when a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution.

The cell becomes flaccid by the movement of water outside.

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