SEARCH
You are in browse mode. You must login to use MEMORY

   Log in to start


From course:

Science biology

» Start this Course
(Practice similar questions for free)
Question:

What happens to an animal cell when placed in a dilute and concentrated solution?

Author: Alana Ray



Answer:

Cytoplasm in animals cells has a low concentration of water and when animals cells are placed in water, a dilute solution, osmosis takes place: water moves from outside the cell to inside the cell which causes expansion and possible bursting While if animal cells are placed in a very concentrated solution water will move out of the cell and it will shrink


0 / 5  (0 ratings)

1 answer(s) in total

Author

Alana Ray
Alana Ray