Choose the correct combination of labelling of the potato osmoscope experiment

Options

A. a final level, b-dot pin, c-initial level, d-sugar solution, e-potato tuber
B. a-initial level, b-dot pin, c-final level, d-water, e-potato tube
C. a final level, b-dot pin, c-initial level, d-water, e-potato tuber
D. a final level, b-dot pin, c-final level, d-water, e-container

Answer

A

Explanation

The reason for the rise in sugar solution is osmosis. This movement of water molecules towards the higher conc. solution through a membrane is osmosis. The potato cell act as a semi-permeable membrane.