A Mechanism in Many Salt Plants to Control Osmotic Pressure

question 84

Multiple Choice

A mechanism in many salt plants to control osmotic pressure is:

• A) to remain as osmoconformers.
• B) to have succulent parts.
• C) to dry out.
• D) to go dormant during periods of high salinity.
• E) to drop leaves.

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