Question

In an experiment, a cell has 30% dissolved particles, and the solution surrounding it

has 10% dissolved particles. The cell sits in the solution overnight. How will the cell
be different the next day?
it will have gained mass and expanded
it will have lost mass and shriveled
it will have lost mass and expanded
it will have gained mass and shriveled

Answer 1

B) **it will have lost mass and shriveled**

In this scenario, the cell has a higher concentration of dissolved particles (30%) compared to the surrounding solution (10%). Through the process of osmosis, water molecules will move out of the cell to equalize the concentration of dissolved particles inside and outside the cell. As a result, the cell will lose water, shrink, and become shriveled.