Chemistry-Concentration Terms
NEET Chemistry Concentration Terms MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 12
What is the process called when a bacterium on salted meat loses water and shrivels?
A
Osmosis
B
Reverse osmosis
C
Diffusion
D
Crystallization
Correct Answer
Option A
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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