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Describe what would occur if a cell with a damaged cell wall was placed in each of the following environments:
* Isotonic environment
*. Hypertonic environment
* Hypotonic environment
6. Cell Membrane & Transport
Osmosis
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Plants become turgid when placed in this type of solution:
A
Hypotonic
B
Isotonic
C
Hypertonic
D
Megatonic
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Understand the concept of osmosis: Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.
Define the terms: Hypotonic, Isotonic, and Hypertonic solutions. A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, an isotonic solution has an equal concentration of solutes, and a hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes.
Consider the effect of a hypotonic solution on plant cells: In a hypotonic solution, water will move into the plant cells, causing them to swell and become turgid due to the lower external solute concentration.
Analyze the effect of isotonic and hypertonic solutions: In an isotonic solution, there is no net movement of water, so the plant cells remain the same. In a hypertonic solution, water moves out of the cells, causing them to shrink or become plasmolyzed.
Conclude that a hypotonic solution is the correct answer, as it causes plant cells to become turgid by allowing water to enter the cells, increasing internal pressure against the cell wall.
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