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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.
पर्याय
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
Give the equivalent terms for the following:
Pressure of the cell contents on the cell wall
Define the following:
Diffusion
Distinguish between the following:
Turgor pressure and osmotic pressure
Name the following:
The pressure with which the molecules of a substance diffuse.
Give a diagrammatic representation of plasmolysis in a cell.
A plant cell kept in a drop of water was examined under the low power magnification of a microscope, as shown:
(i) What would you do to bring this cell back to its original condition?
(ii) What scientific term is used for such condition?
(iii) Draw the same cell if it is kept in a strong sugar solution.
Multiple Choice Question:
When a plant wilts, the sequence of events will be as follows:
Explain the term:
Plasmolysis
