Question

Microorganisms placed in high concentrations of salts and sugars undergo lysis.

a. True
b. False

Answer 1

Answer: False

Explanation:the answer is False

Answer 2

The statement is true. Because of the hypertonic environment, the water will simply diffuse out of the microorganisms as the solute concentration is higher outside the cell. This will lead to plasmolysis of the cell and eventually cell death.