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Question
Multiple Choice Question:
When a plant wilts, the sequence of events will be as follows:
Options
Exosmosis, plasmolysis, deplasmolysis, temporary wilting
Exosmosis, deplasmolysis, plasmolysis, temporary and permanent wilting
Exosmosis, plasmolysis, temporary and permanent wilting
None of the above
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Solution
Exosmosis, plasmolysis, temporary and permanent wilting
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