solutions Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
what is a hypotonic solution?
A
it is when the water potential outside the cell is greater than the water potential in the cytoplasm
2
Q
what is an isotonic solution?
A
it is when the water potential is the same inside and outside the cell
3
Q
what is a hypertonic solution?
A
it is when the water potential outside the cell is lesser than the water potential in the cell
4
Q
what happens to an animal cell in a hypotonic solution?
A
it bursts
5
Q
what happens to a plant cell in a hypotonic solution?
A
it turns turgid
6
Q
what happens to an animal cell in a hypertonic solution?
A
it shrivels
7
Q
what happens to a plant cell in a hypertonic solution?
A
it turns flaccid
