Predict the effect hypertonic, hypotonic and isotonic solution will have on animal cells (red blood cells)...

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Predict the effect hypertonic, hypotonic and isotonic solution willhave on animal cells (red blood cells) and plant cells(elodea)

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When an animal cell or a plant cell is placed in a medium which is a water solution the possible consequences are listed below Effects of osmosis in animal cells 1 In a hypotonic solution the water concentration of the cytoplasm of the cell is lower than that of the medium The effective osmosis will result in the cell gaining water The water molecules are free to pass across the cell membrane in both directions but more water    See Answer
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