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प्रश्न
Mention whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement by altering the last word only.
Addition of salt to pickles prevents growth of bacteria because they turn turgid.
विकल्प
True
False
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उत्तर
This statement is false.
Correct statement: Addition of salt to pickles prevents growth of bacteria because they turn flaccid.
Explanation:
Addition of salt to pickles increases the concentration and when bacterias come in contact, it undergoes exosmosis and thus becomes flaccid or plasmolysed leading to its death.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Define the following:
Osmosis
Define the following:
Diffusion
Name the following:
Two solutions having same concentrations.
Choose the correct answer:
Plasmolysis will occur when the cell is placed in a __________
What is the water potential?
Give Reasons for the following.
Salt and sugar are used in preserving food.
The diagram below represents an experimental set up to demonstrate a vital process. Study the same and then answer the questions that follow:
(i) Name the process.
(ii) Define the above named process.
(iii) What would you observe in the experimental setup after an hour or so?
(iv) What control experiment can be set up for the above experiment?
(v) Keeping in mind the root hair cell and its surrounding name the part that corresponds to (1) Concentrated sugar solution, (2) Parchment paper, (3) Water in the beaker.
(vi) Name any other substance that can be used instead of parchment paper in the above experiment.
(vii) Mention two advantages of this process to the plant.
Give Technical Term for the following.
Solutions which have the same osmotic pressure.
Give Technical Term for the following.
A solution whose concentration is equal to the cell sap.
Name the following:
Name the process by which water enters the root hair cell.
