NEET Chemistry Concentration Terms MCQ Question
What is the process called when a bacterium on salted meat loses water and shrivels?
Osmosis
Reverse osmosis
Diffusion
Crystallization
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The process of water movement from the bacterium to the surrounding solution, causing it to lose water and shrivel, is osmosis. This is due to the concentration difference between the bacterium's interior and the surrounding salty environment.
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