You place some cells into a solution of unknown content andthen note them on a microscope slide. After a short period, allof the cells appear shrunken, and their plasma membranes lookwrinkled. What took place, and why?
You place some cells into a solution of unknown content and
then note them on a microscope slide. After a short period, all
of the cells appear shrunken, and their plasma membranes look
wrinkled. What took place, and why?
Osmosis is a type of passive process that requires energy and involves the movement of molecules from a region of higher concentration to lower concentration until the concentrations become equal on either side of the membrane by means of semipermeable membrane. It impacts the transport of nutrients and the release of metabolic waste products and responsible for the absorption of water from the soil and transporting it to the upper parts of the plant via the xylem. It is responsible for maintaining homeostasis and for the turgidity of cells.
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