If flowers are cut and dipped in dilute NaCl solution,

Options

(a) transpiration is low
(b) endosmosis occurs
(c) no bacterial growth takes place
(d) absorption of solute inside flower cell takes place

Correct Answer:

endosmosis occurs

Explanation:

Dilute NaCl solution acts are hypotonic solution. Endosmosis occurs is flower cells. Endosmosis is the process of osmotic entry of solvent or water into a cell or system when it is in contact with hypotonic solution or pure solvent. Endosmosis makes the flowers cells turgid.