Hypertonic, Hypotonic, and Isotonic Solutions-Plant Cells

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What is a hypertonic solution?

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A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, causing water to move out of the cell.

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What happens to a plant cell in a hypertonic solution?

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The plant cell will shrink as water moves out of the cell.

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What is a hypotonic solution?

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A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, causing water to move into the cell.

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What happens to a plant cell in a hypotonic solution?

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The plant cell will swell as water moves into the cell.

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What is an isotonic solution?

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An isotonic solution has an equal concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, resulting in no net movement of water.

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What happens to a plant cell in an isotonic solution?

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The plant cell will stay the same size as water moves in and out equally.

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Define osmosis.

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Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

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What is turgor pressure?

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Turgor pressure is the pressure exerted by the fluid inside the central vacuole of a plant cell against the cell wall, helping maintain the cell's shape.

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How does a hypertonic solution affect turgor pressure?

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A hypertonic solution decreases turgor pressure, leading to wilting in plant cells.

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How does a hypotonic solution affect turgor pressure?

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A hypotonic solution increases turgor pressure, making plant cells firm and upright.