Biology for IGCSE & O level - Movement Into And Out Of Cells (Section 3 - No. 8)
What is the effect of placing a plant cell in a solution that has the same water potential as the cell?
The cell will become turgid.
The cell will become plasmolysed.
There will be no net movement of water.
The cell will burst.
Explanation
In an isotonic solution (same water potential), water moves in and out at the same rate, so there is no net change.
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