It's got something to do with the cell process, yes?
2006-12-11 00:11:55 · 5 answers · asked by Kristi H 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The leaves become slightly dehydated. They are then able to absorb water. Probably the 'cells' as they become plumper, increase the integrity of the cell walls. Another uneducated guess. Dont worry I wont give up my day (or night) job.
2006-12-11 00:19:42 · answer #1 · answered by stardust 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has to do with the cells taking in water through osmosis. Water flows from High concentrations to Low concentrations. The concentration of water is lower in the cell, so the water fills the cell. This makes the celll turgid or firm, as it is now very bloated with water. Plant cells have a cell wall that act like a rubber band, streching, but very difficult to break, unlike an animal cell, which does not have a cell wall.
2006-12-11 02:11:25 · answer #2 · answered by paratechfan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
due to osmosis. water moves into the cells where its concentration is low. Hence the lettuce and spinach become firm and crisp.
2006-12-11 06:03:15 · answer #3 · answered by Math gal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
due to endosmosis the cells become turgid and as a whole the leaves look fresh and crisp
plant cell Wall has cellulose which has little elastic properties and hence the cells wont lyse
2006-12-11 01:15:06 · answer #4 · answered by doin mbbs 1st yr at cmc vellor 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
osmosis i think
osmosis: the movement of water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
2006-12-11 00:18:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋