In the following figure,which cell exhibits the condition of plant cells that have been placed in a hypertonic environment?
A) a
B) b
C) c
D) Both a & b
E) Both b & c

Question

In the following figure,which cell exhibits the condition of plant cells that have been placed in a hypertonic environment? 
A) a 
B) b 
C) c 
D) Both a & b 
E) Both b & c

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a hypertonic environment, the concentration of solutes outside the cell is higher than inside the cell, so water diffuses out of the cell causing it to shrink or become plasmolyzed. In the given figure, cell c has a shrunken appearance with a clear space between the cell membrane and the cell wall, indicating that it is experiencing water loss due to osmosis in a hypertonic environment. Cells a and b both show no signs of plasmolysis and appear to have a normal turgid appearance, which suggests that they are in a hypotonic or isotonic environment.

In the Following Figure,which Cell Exhibits the Condition of Plant