When a Potted Houseplant Is Wilting, the Addition of Water

question 28

Multiple Choice

When a potted houseplant is wilting, the addition of water quickly changes the look of the plant. This can be accounted for by which of the following statements?

• A) The water creates a hypertonic environment causing the cells to lose water.
• B) The water creates a hypotonic environment causing cells to lose water.
• C) The water creates a hypertonic environment causing the cells to gain water.
• D) The water creates a hypotonic environment causing the cells to gain water.
• E) The water creates an isotonic environment that allows for the cells to neither gain nor lose water.

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