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If cells of onion peel and RBC are separately kept in hypotonic solution, what among the following will take place? Explain the reason for your answer.
RBC and onion peel cell will shrink and plasmolyse.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Hypotonic Solution**: A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell. When cells are placed in a hypotonic solution, water moves into the cells due to osmosis. 2. **Effect on Red Blood Cells (RBCs)**: When red blood cells are placed in a hypotonic solution, water enters the cells through osmosis. Since RBCs do not have a cell wall, they can swell and may eventually burst (hemolysis) due to the excessive influx of water. 3. **Effect on Onion Peel Cells**: Onion peel cells, on the other hand, have a rigid cell wall. When placed in a hypotonic solution, water also enters these cells. However, the cell wall provides structural support and prevents the cell from bursting. Instead, the cells become turgid (swollen but intact) due to the pressure of the water against the cell wall. ...
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