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What happens when Rhoeo leaf is placed in boiling water and later transferred to strong sugar solution?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Boiling the Rhoeo Leaf:** - When the Rhoeo leaf is placed in boiling water (at 100 degrees Celsius), the heat denatures the proteins within the cells of the leaf. - Denaturation means that the proteins lose their natural structure and function, which is critical for the cell's metabolism and overall life processes. - As a result, the cells in the leaf die due to the destruction of essential enzymes and proteins. 2. **Transferring to Strong Sugar Solution:** ...
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