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A twig kept in water having some salt remains fresh for longer period due to

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decrease in bacterial degradation
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exosmosis
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decrease in transpiration rate
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absorption of more water
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Solution

The correct option is C decrease in transpiration rate

On addition of salt into water, the gradient of water becomes more negative. So the transpiration rate decreases, hence the cut flowers or twigs remain fresh for a longer period of time


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