66.0k views
3 votes
Which food is most likely to lose turgor?

A. Milk
B. Celery
C. Frozen peas
D. Broiled pork chop

User Ruslik
by
7.4k points

1 Answer

5 votes

Final answer:

Celery (B) is most likely to lose turgor as it is a plant-based food with a high water content that relies on turgor pressure to maintain its crispness.

Step-by-step explanation:

The food most likely to lose turgor is B. Celery. Turgor refers to the state of being swollen or distended, commonly as a result of being filled with liquid. In the context of plant cells, turgor pressure is important to maintain the rigidity and structural integrity of the plant. Since celery is a plant-based food with a high water content, it relies on this turgor pressure to stay crisp. If not properly hydrated or if it's left in a dry environment, celery will lose turgor and become limp due to water loss. Conversely, milk, frozen peas, and a broiled pork chop do not rely on turgor pressure as they are animal products or, in the case of peas, their cellular structure is altered by freezing.

User Gliemezis
by
8.0k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.