Wilting of a plant occurs ____.
A) if the plant is placed in an isotonic solution
B) if there is a rise in turgor pressure
C) as a result of facilitated diffusion
D) if the plant is placed in a hypertonic solution
E) if the plant is placed in a hypotonic solution

Question

​Wilting of a plant occurs ____.
A) ​if the plant is placed in an isotonic solution
B) ​if there is a rise in turgor pressure
C) ​as a result of facilitated diffusion
D) ​if the plant is placed in a hypertonic solution
E) ​if the plant is placed in a hypotonic solution

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Wilting of a plant occurs when it is placed in a hypertonic solution because water moves out of the plant cells into the surrounding solution, leading to a loss of turgor pressure within the cells.

​Wilting of a Plant Occurs ____

Wilting of a Plant Occurs ____