JAMB - Biology (2008 - No. 15)
What will happen when two equal-sized pieces of unripe pawpaw labeled X and Y are dropped into equal volumes of concentrated salt solution and distilled water respectively?
pawpaw X will become turgid
both will increase in size
pawpaw Y will become turgid
both will decrease in size
Explanation
Pawpaw Y will become turgid. pawpaw Y will absorb water and become turgid because it is in a hypotonic solution
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