Question

3) A plant cell cytoplasm has 20% solute and 80% solvent (water). State what will happen for each circumstance in one sentence per scenario. 6 pt. Include the terms hypertonic, hypotonic, isotonic,
a) The cell is placed in a solution with 90% water (and 10% solute)

b) The cell is placed in a solution with 20% solute and 80% solvent


c) The cell is placed in a solution with 80% solute and 20% solvent

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:a) When the cell is placed in a solution with 90% water (and 10% solute):

- The external solution is hypotonic compared to the cell's cytoplasm.

- Water will move into the cell, causing it to swell and potentially burst due to osmotic pressure.

b) When the cell is placed in a solution with 20% solute and 80% solvent:

- The external solution is isotonic to the cell's cytoplasm.

- There will be no net movement of water, and the cell will maintain its normal shape and size.

c) When the cell is placed in a solution with 80% solute and 20% solvent:

- The external solution is hypertonic compared to the cell's cytoplasm.

- Water will move out of the cell, causing it to shrink or shrivel due to the loss of water through osmosis.