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प्रश्न
Define the following:
Hypertonic solution
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उत्तर
A hypertonic solution is a solution that has a higher concentration of solutes (such as salt or sugar) compared to the inside of a cell.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is indicated in the brackets.
Hypotonic solution and Hypertonic solution [condition of a plant cell when placed in them]
Differentiate between the following:
Plasmolysis and deplasmolysis
Two potato cubes each 1 cm3 in size, were placed separately in two containers (A&B), the container (A) having water and the other (B) containing concentrated sugar solution. After 24 hours when the cubes were examined, those placed in water were found to be firm and had increased slightly in size and those placed in concentrated sugar solution were found to be soft and had somewhat decreased in size. Use the above information to answer the questions that follow:
Account for the firmness and increase in the size of the potato cubes placed in water.
Distinguish between the following:
Plasmolysis and deplasmolysis
Explain why:
The leaves of wilted lettuce, if kept in cold water, become crisp.
Choose the correct answer:
Plasmolysis will occur when the cell is placed in a __________
What is the significance of diffusion?
Differentiate between the following
Endosmosis and Exosmosis
Multiple Choice Question:
Osmosis involves:
Explain the Term: Endosmosis
