Question 13
Cell and Its EnvironmentA fresh kolanut weighing 1g was put into salt solution. After 3 hours, the kolanut weighed 1.2 g. This simple experiment demonstrates that
- A.the salt solution is more concentrated that the cell sap of the kolanut
- B.the cell sap of the kolanut is more concentrated than the salt solution
- C.The salt solution has the same concentration as the cell sap of the kolanut
- D.kolanut cells can multiply in water
- E.the kolanut lost some water molecules to the salt solution.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (the cell sap of the kolanut is more concentrated than the salt solution)
Explanation
The kolanut gained mass, so water entered it by osmosis; its cell sap must be more concentrated than the solution.