Question

What shall be the sequence of events during wilting of a plant?

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

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Exosmosis, plasmolysis, wilting

Exosmosis is a movement of water from the cell to outside. This leads to plasmolysis. Plasmolysis is the phenomenon in which protoplasm of the cell of the leaves moves away from the cell wall and starts to shrink. The plasmolysis leads to drooping of leaves, which is known as wilting.