Question

Rate of water absorption is slow near freezing point because

• A. Water absorption is a metabolic process
• B. Cell growth stops
• C. Transpiration is reduced
• D. Cell membrane become more viscous

Answer 1

The correct option is D Cell membrane become more viscous

Rate of water absorption is slow near a freezing temperature because decreased temperature results in the decreased root growth. Also, freezing temperature makes the cell membrane more viscous. There is resistance in water absorption as permeability of cell membrane decrease and viscosity increases.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.