Biology for IGCSE & O level - Movement Into And Out Of Cells (Section 3 - No. 37)
What would result in a cell losing water to its surrounding environment?
Placing a cell in a hypotonic solution.
Placing a cell in a hypertonic solution.
When water potential inside the cell is higher than in the environment.
When the concentration of solutes in the cell is higher than outside the cell.
Explanation
Water would leave the cell if the solution surrounding the cell has a lower water potential than the cell. Water potential is lower when the concentration of solutes is higher.
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