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Vikki
2 months ago
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Now let's look at an example in a plant cell from a leaf. Use the slider to examine a plant cell before and after the plant was

watered with very salty water. After watering with salt water, the plant wilted. Propose an explanation as to why the plant wilted using evidence from the cell diagrams
Biology
2 answers:
vlada-n [2.5K]2 months ago
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The plant lost turgidity as the salt absorbed all water from the large vacuole. This resulted in its wilting appearance
Rainbow [2.3K]2 months ago
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Answer:The wilting of the plant leaf post-irrigation with salty water can be attributed to the salt's high density, which prevents effective osmosis through the plant's tissues, ultimately leading to dehydration by drawing water out.

Furthermore, the salt water might be toxic to the plant. Excessive salt disrupts the biochemical processes that the plant relies on for nutrient distribution, potentially resulting in its death.

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