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Why does a raw mango shrivel when placed in strong brine?
AIt absorbs salt and expands
BIt loses water by osmosis
CIt reacts with sodium ions
DIt cools and freezes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It loses water by osmosis
Water moves out of the mango into the concentrated salt solution through its membranes.
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