Question
Two strips A and B were cut from Tradescantia whose cell sap was 30% sugar. Strip A was placed in a solution of 10% sugar concentration while strip B was placed in 50% sugar concentration.
(a) What change was expected in strips A and B?
(b) Account for the results in strip A.
(a) What change was expected in strips A and B?
(b) Account for the results in strip A.
Answer
(a)
A - increased in size
B - Reduced in size
(b) The strip cells have their cell saps being hypertonic in the sugar solution takes in water by osmosis their cells become turgid making the strips to be enlarged.
A - increased in size
B - Reduced in size
(b) The strip cells have their cell saps being hypertonic in the sugar solution takes in water by osmosis their cells become turgid making the strips to be enlarged.
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