When a potted house plant is wilting, the addition of water quickly changes the look of the plant. This can be accounted for by which of the following statements:

a. The water creates a hypertonic environment causing the cells to lose water.
b. The water creates a hypotonic environment causing cells to lose water.
c. The water creates a hypertonic environment causing the cells to gain water
d. The water creates a hypotonic environment causing the cells to gain water


Ans: d. The water creates a hypotonic environment causing the cells to gain water

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