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Because the ameobas contractile vacuole stops working

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The ameobas contractile vacuole stops working (stops pumping water out) causing it to burst.

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Why does amoeba die when cyanide is added to its water?

Cyanide is a toxic acid or salt and is deadly to just about any carbon based human life form. When Cyanide is added to the water of an Amoeba it stops the contractile vacuole from working, the contractile vacuole is vital in the survival of the Amoeba, because without it the Amoeba would basically just explode with water and die. The contractile vacuole pumps away the excess water. But, when cyanide is added to the water like I said the contractile vacuole will malfunction and not work. This will in the end result in the death of the cell.... I hope that helped!! :)


Why would an Amoeba die if placed in salt water?

Freshwater amoeba in salt water will have a higher solute content outside of the amoeba. The water in the amoeba will want to move out of the amoeba and into the environment. This will cause the amoeba to shrivel and die.


What would happen to fresh water amoeba if placed in salty water?

It will lose its water to the salty water by osmosis, the amoeba will crenate and die due to excessive loss of water.


How amoeba die?

Amoeba can die if they lack oxygen. They need it.


Will you die if you have amoeba's on you?

no you wont


Is KCN soluble?

Yes, Potassium cyanide is highly soluble in water die to being a highly reactive acid.


What happens if you take cyanide?

You will die.


What is cyanide fishing?

cyanide fishing kills coral reef cause of many fish die.


What would happen if someone had cyanide?

If you took cyanide, then you would most likely die within minutes.


What is the irritation of an amoeba?

irritability of amoeba is the stimulus that come during the amoeba moves. its like a virus to the amoeba like some viruses come to us. but they die after a few days. SEND BACK IF I HELPED!!!! :)


What would happen if cyanide was spilled?

You would die


What happens if you eat too much cyanide?

You die