Question

Choose the correct sequence of events during wilting.

• A. Exosmosis, deplasmolysis, temporary wilting, permanent wilting.
• B. Exosmosis, plasmolysis, temporary wilting, permanent wilting.
• C. Endosmosis, plasmolysis, temporary wilting, permanent wilting.
• D. Endosmosis, deplasmolysis, temporary wilting, permanent wilting.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Exosmosis, plasmolysis, temporary wilting, permanent wilting.

Wilting of leaves contain a sequence of events including exosmosis, plasmolysis and wilting

Exosmosis is when water comes out of the cell and the cell shrinks.

When water comes out of the cell it will become a plasmolysed cell. It will experience a temporary wilting but regular loss of water will cause permanent wilting.

So, the correct answer is 'Exosmosis, plasmolysis, temporary wilting, permanent wilting'.