alleryWhy does potato tissue shrink in concentrated salt?
AWater flows into potato
BSalt enters potato cells
CWater moves out of potato
DPotato makes less starch
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Water moves out of potato
Water leaves the potato and enters the concentrated salt solution.
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