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Question
When a cell in solution shrinks and loses its shape, then the solution is ______.
Options
Isotonic
Potable water
Hypotonic
Hypertonic
Solution
When a cell in solution shrinks and loses its shape, then the solution is hypertonic.
Explanation:
The solute concentration in a hypertonic solution exceeds that of cell sap. A cell kept in such a solution shrinks and loses water that moves out of it.
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The highest water potential (capacity to move out higher concentrated solution) is that of ______.
Answer the following question.
Define and or explain the term:
Plasmolysis
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If a marine plant is transferred to fresh water, it bursts due to ___________
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
During exosmosis, water moves from inside the cell to the outside of the cell.
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
Osmosis is defined as the movement of water from a concentrated sugar solution to a dilute sugar solution.
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
Plasmolysis makes the cell turgid.
Multiple Choice Question:
In the process of osmosis in a cell:
Multiple Choice Question:
When a plant wilts, the sequence of events will be as follows:
