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If a plant cell contains more solutes than its surrounding environment, what will happen?

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The cell will incorporate solvent - water. When a plant cell contains more solutes than its surrounding environment it means that it is in a hypertonic state, the osmotic gradient will increase and the water will tend to enter the cell augmenting the turgor pressure inside the cell wall. Ultimately, it will cause water to enter the plant and reach the cell.
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