WAEC Biology 2014 Question 6

Question 6

Cell and Its Environment

In which of the following yam tissues will osmosis occur?

  1. A.Boiled and peeled
  2. B.Raw and peeled
  3. C.Boiled and unpeeled
  4. D.Roasted and peeled.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Raw and peeled)

Explanation

Osmosis needs living cells with working membranes; boiling or roasting kills the cells.