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What are the effects of the uptake and loss of water in animal cells?
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In pure water, or a weak salt solution; water moves into the cell. The cell wall then swells and bursts. This is due to the cell taking in too much water, so much so that it bursts. This is known as Lysis.
In a medium salt or sugar solution there is no net movement of water. This is because the amount of water going into and out of the cell is equal.
In a strong salt or sugar solution the water moves out of the cell. This mean the cell shrinks and shrivels and it has lost too much water so has shrivelled. This is known as crenation.
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∙ 13y agoThe cell will expand due to the water increase, if too much water is diffused the cell will burst
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Why don't animal cells have vacoules?
no only plant cells. animal cells don't have a need for the extra water
What will happen when animal cells are in fresh water for a long time?
When animal cells are in fresh water for a long time cytolosis occurs and red blood cells explode.
Do animal cells and plant cells both stored water in them?
Yes and so do human cells
What organ does water uptake occur?
by itself
What is water uptake at the roots?
water uptake at the roots is called osmosis,this is the movement of water molecules from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration against concentration gradient
What process is most important in the expansion of plant cells?
Water Uptake is most important in the expansion of plant cells.
What factors affect water uptake by plant cells?
soil humidity, air humidity, soil structure, pH, nutrients availability, temp,
Why don't animal cells have vacoules?
no only plant cells. animal cells don't have a need for the extra water
What does water effects on the body?
it cleans the cells
Benefit of large water uptake in plants?
A Large Mineral Uptake
What will happen when animal cells are in fresh water for a long time?
When animal cells are in fresh water for a long time cytolosis occurs and red blood cells explode.
What are 2 examples of osmosis?
Osmosis in plant cells. (water moves into plant cells by osmosis). Osmosis in animal cells. (water also diffuses in and out of animal cells by osmosis). Hope this answers your question.
What is the function of plant root cells?
Cells found in the roots of the plant assist in the uptake and absorption of water and nutrients from the soil. There are a number of different types of cells (tissues) involved in this process and not just a single cell type.
What are plant and animal cells example of what cells?
Some examples of plant cells are : Parenchyma Cells, Collenchyma Cells, Sclerenchyma Cells, and water conducting cells. Animal cells are nerve cells, muscle cells, and skin cells.
Do animal cells and plant cells both stored water in them?
Yes and so do human cells
Why does the potometer not measure transpiration accurately?
Because not all of the water that is taken by the plant is used for transpiration. Some of the water taken might be used for photosynthesis or by the cells to maintain turgidity. The potometer measures the rate of uptake of water. To measure transpiration rate directly, rather than the rate of water uptake, utilize a scientific instrument which quantifies water transfer at the leaves.
What do vacuoles in animal cells do?
It's water storage. It stores water.
