Q723
Rate of water absorption is slow near freezing point because
A.
Cell membranes become more viscous
AnswerB.
Transpiration is reduced
C.
Water absorption is a metabolic process
D.
Cell growth stops
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The rate of water absorption is slow near the freezing point because Cell membranes become more viscous.Membrane fluidity refers to the viscosity of the lipid bilayer of a cell membrane or a synthetic lipid membrane.
As the temperature lowers, the water or moisture in the atmosphere starts freezing that ultimately lowering the rate of absorption.