Hypo/per/iso solutions

Question 1

Hypertonic solution

Answer 1

Solutes outside the cell are higher therefore concentration of solvents must be lower. (Cell shrivels)

Question 2

Hypotonic solution

Answer 2

Concentration of solutes outside the cell is lower therefore concentration of solvents must be higher. (Cell becomes swollen and eventually bursts)

Question 3

Isotonic Solution

Answer 3

Solutes outside the cell= Solutes inside the cell ➡no net movement.

Question 4

Plasmolysis

Answer 4

Vacuole and Cyptoplasm shrink as a result of lost water and eventually cell membrane pulls away from cell wall.

Question 5

Plant cell states at different concentrations of solutions

Answer 5

Turgid (normal), Flaccid and Plasmolysed