An isotonic cell is one that has neither a net gain nor a net loss of water. In an isotonic solution, the concentration of solutes inside the cell is equal to the concentration of solutes outside the cell, leading to an equal movement of water in and out of the cell.
A cell that neither gains nor loses water when it is immersed in a solution is called isotonic to its environment. Cells with a higher concentration of ions than the surrounding medium tend to expand.
If the plant cells neither gain nor lose water when placed in water, it indicates that the concentrations of solutes inside and outside the cell are balanced, resulting in an isotonic environment. This suggests that the strength of the cell sap and the external solution are equal, as there is no net movement of water across the cell membrane.
A cell is in __________ when solute concentrations inside and outside the cell are equal.?
A cell placed in syrup would lose water through the process of osmosis. This is because the syrup has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the cell, causing water to move from the cell to the syrup in an attempt to equalize the solute concentrations.
Osmosis, which is the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane from where it is in high concentration to where it is in lower concentration. The purpose of osmosis is to equalize the concentration of solutes inside a cell and outside a cell.
A cell that neither gains nor loses water when it is immersed in a solution is called isotonic to its environment. Cells with a higher concentration of ions than the surrounding medium tend to expand.
If the plant cells neither gain nor lose water when placed in water, it indicates that the concentrations of solutes inside and outside the cell are balanced, resulting in an isotonic environment. This suggests that the strength of the cell sap and the external solution are equal, as there is no net movement of water across the cell membrane.
To prevent water gain in a cell in a hypotonic solution, the cell could actively pump out excess water using ion pumps. To prevent water loss in a cell in a hypertonic solution, the cell could accumulate solutes or ions to balance the osmotic pressure and retain water. In an isotonic solution, the cell maintains equilibrium and does not actively gain or lose water.
The cell will not loose or gain water.An isotonic solution means that the amount of solutes outside the cell is similar or equal to the amount of solutes inside the cell. Water is moving by osmosis both in and out of the cell at equal rates; the net movement of water is zero.A cell will lose water in a hypertonic solution (more solute in the surrounding environment) and gain water in a hypotonic solution (more solute in the cellular environment). Whether or not a solution is hypertonic, hypotonic, or isotonic is relative to the environment in the cell.
A cell placed in syrup would lose water through the process of osmosis. This is because the syrup has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the cell, causing water to move from the cell to the syrup in an attempt to equalize the solute concentrations.
A cell is in __________ when solute concentrations inside and outside the cell are equal.?
Osmosis, which is the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane from where it is in high concentration to where it is in lower concentration. The purpose of osmosis is to equalize the concentration of solutes inside a cell and outside a cell.
No, because the plant cell contains a cell wall which causes the plant cell not to burst. But, it will gain water until it cannot take anymore and the pressure will prevent more water from entering.
The homeostasis demonstrated by osmosis in a cell is referred to as equilibrium because it represents a balanced state where the concentration of solutes inside and outside the cell is equal. This balanced state ensures that the cell maintains its shape and function by preventing excessive water loss or gain.
No. When water freezes it expands (actually becoming less dense) but its mass remains constant. Matter can be neither created nor destroyed.
If cells are placed in a hypotonic solution the cells gain water. The hypotonic solution has lower solute concentration then the cell's cytoplasm so the water will enter via osmosis.
Neither lose nor gain.