Is water found in the cell membrane?

Answer 1

The same way that air influences the shape of a balloon. When the cell is in the proper environment water enters the cell and it is the proper shape. When the solute concentration outside the cell is too high the water leaves the cell and it shrivels.

Answer 2

In isotonic solution, the concentration of water molecules outside the cells is same as the concentration of water inside the cells. Which means concentration of sugar molecules outside the cells is also same as the concentration of sugar molecules inside the cells. Therefore, there is no net movement of water molecules between the cells and the isotonic solution outside the cells. The shape of cells remain unchanged. No osmosis occurred.

Hypotonic solution has higher concentration of water molecules than the cells while hypertonic solution has lower concentration of water molecules than the cells.

The water molecules move from high concentration regoin to lower concentration region.

If water molecules move out of the cells the cells will shrink.

If water molecules enter of the cells the cells will expand and eventually burst.

Answer 3

Water is a key component of cell membranes, helping to maintain their structure and flexibility. While water itself is not embedded in the lipid bilayer of the membrane, it plays a crucial role in allowing for the movement of molecules in and out of the cell.

Answer 4

A cell is always in water .

Cells are surrounded by water like a thin film . And water is present inside

the cell too.

Answer 5

Cells with a higher concentration of water molecules often have a more rounded and turgid shape. This is because the absorption of water via osmosis causes swelling up.

Answer 6

since water is small molecule it can pass through lipid bilayer of cell membrane with ease by aid of channels protein.