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प्रश्न
When a cell in solution shrinks and loses its shape, then the solution is ______.
पर्याय
Isotonic
Potable water
Hypotonic
Hypertonic
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उत्तर
When a cell in solution shrinks and loses its shape, then the solution is hypertonic.
Explanation:
The solute concentration in a hypertonic solution exceeds that of cell sap. A cell kept in such a solution shrinks and loses water that moves out of it.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The most appropriate characteristic of a semipermeable membrane is that
Distinguish between the following:
Hypotonic and Hypertonic solutions
Distinguish between the following:
Plasmolysis and deplasmolysis
Name the following:
Movement of molecules from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration.
What is the significance of diffusion?
Fill in the Blanks
Osmosis in the diffusion of _______ molecules from the region of higher _____ potential to that of lower potential across a S.P.M.
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
The plasma membrane permits the passage of all solutes and water.
Explain the Term: Endosmosis
Define the following term:
Osmotic Pressure
Define the following term:
Tonicity
