Question

compare and contrast what happens to an animal cell and a plant cell in a hypotonic and isotonic and hypertonic

Answer 1

Hypotonic Solution:

Animal cell: Swells and may burst (lyse).

Plant cell: Becomes turgid due to water intake, but does not burst due to the cell wall.

Isotonic Solution:

Animal cell: Retains its shape and volume.

Plant cell: Becomes flaccid without turgor pressure.

Hypertonic Solution:

Animal cell: Shrinks and becomes crenated.

Plant cell: Loses water, leading to potential dehydration and damage.

~~~Harsha~~~