What is the movement of water into/out of the cell when placed in 5% NaCl and 95% H2O, and what happens to the cell?
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The question is asking about the movement of water in relation to concentrations of sodium chloride (NaCl) inside and outside a cell, and the resulting effect on the cell's size. This is likely related to osmosis and diffusion concepts in biology.
Answer
Water flows out; the cell shrinks.
In a 5% NaCl and 95% H2O solution, the environment is hypertonic to the cell. Water will flow out of the cell, causing it to shrink (crenation).
Answer for screen readers
In a 5% NaCl and 95% H2O solution, the environment is hypertonic to the cell. Water will flow out of the cell, causing it to shrink (crenation).
More Information
When a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, water leaves the cell to balance solute concentrations, leading to crenation. This process is key to understanding osmoregulation in cells.
Tips
Mistaking the solution as hypotonic, leading to thinking water enters the cell.
Sources
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