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What would happen to a saltwater fish and its cell if it were placed in freshwater aquarium?
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∙ 13y ago
The cells of saltwater fishes are hypertonis (large amount of water) while the surrounding is hypotonic.
Therefore, water enters the fish cells as a result of which the cells burst out.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe cells would attempt to adapt by either going through endocytosis. However, this would not go over well so the plant cells would swell up and burst, resulting in the plant's death.
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∙ 14y agoIf a saltwater plant was placed in a freshwater aquarium, it will not survive because it belongs in the saltwater environment.
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∙ 12y agoUnless its something like a mangrove, it would die.
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∙ 12y agoIts cells will swell and burst, killing the fish.
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Predict what would happen if a saltwater plant were placed in a freshwater aquarium?
If a saltwater plant were placed in freshwater aquarium then the plant cells would burst. This is because the salt water would make the plant cell allow more water to come in.
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If frog eggs are placed in a saltwater aquarium?
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It will die!
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It would dehydrate and most likely die.
What would happen to a jellyfish placed in a freshwater lake?
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