Question

Most people have observed it "rain" in the produce department of grocery stores, where water spra

green leafy vegetables from a misting system. How does this practice help to keep vegetables fresh
crisp?




A:Extra water creates a hypertonic solution around plant cells, which causes water to diffuse
the cell plasmolysing the cells.


B:Extra water creates a hypotonic solution around plant cells, which causes water to diffuse
the cell creating turgor pressure.


C: Extra water makes plants shiny, increasing the likelihood that consumers will purchase the
plants.


D:Extra water creates an isotonic solution around plant cells, which causes water to diffuse i
and out of the plant cells making them flaccid.

Answer 1

B. Hypertonic means filling the cells of the plants with water due to osmosis, so they get plumper and are more hydrated so last longer.

C is valid for why shops use mist but NOT for why fruit stay fresh like the question asks