KVPY Sample Paper KVPY Stream-SX Model Paper-12

  • question_answer
    A twig kept in water having some salt remains fresh for longer period due to

    A) decrease in bacterial degradation

    B) exosmosis

    C) decrease in transpiration rate

    D) absorption of more water

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    On addition of salt into water, the gradient of water becomes more negative. So, transpiration rate decreases, hence the cut flowers or twigs remain fresh for longer period.


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