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

Correct Answer:

Option D – loses water and shrivels

Explanation

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.