Microbiology: Principles and Explorations
Microbiology: Principles and Explorations
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ISBN: 9781118743164
Author: Jacquelyn G. Black, Laura J. Black
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 4, Problem 9SQ

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To draw: A diagram that describes what happens to the bacterial cell when the cell is placed in a hypotonic solution.

Introduction: Tonicity indicates the cell’s behavior in the fluid environment. It is the measure of an effective osmotic pressure gradient. The three types of tonicity include isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic.

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To draw: A diagram that describes what happens to the bacterial cell when the cell is placed in an isotonic solution.

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To draw: A diagram that describes what happens to the bacterial cell when the cell is placed in a hypertonic solution.

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