A novice gardener notices that many plants in his garden look wilted. What osmotic solution would you suggest the novice gardener use to best return the plants to full health?

A. Place the plants in a 5% solute solution so water can diffuse into the plant cells.
B. Place the plants in a 15% solute solution so water can be actively transported out of the plant cells.
C. Place the plants in a 5% solute solution so water can be actively transported out of the plant cells.
D. Place the plants in a 15% solute solution so water can diffuse out of the plant cells.


Answer: A

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