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What will happen to a cell when it is placed in (i) hypertonic solution and (ii) hypotonic solution ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Solutions**: - A **hypertonic solution** has a higher concentration of solute compared to the inside of the cell. - A **hypotonic solution** has a lower concentration of solute compared to the inside of the cell. 2. **Effect of Hypertonic Solution**: - When a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, water moves out of the cell to balance the solute concentration. ...
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Knowledge Check

  • Water potential of a cell when it is placed in hypertonic solution :

    A
    Decreases
    B
    Increases
    C
    First increases then decreases
    D
    No change
  • What happens to the cell when it is placed in salt solution?

    A
    Bursts
    B
    Shrinks
    C
    Swells
    D
    No effect
  • Red blood cells when placed in hypertonic solution will

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    shrink
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    swell up
    C
    not change in form
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    burst
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