Effects of Different Solutions on Cells

Plant Cell in Hypertonic Solution:
- When a plant cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, the solution has a higher solute concentration than the cell.
- Due to the concentration gradient, water from the cell moves out into the hypertonic solution causing the cell to shrink or plasmolyze.
- This results in the cell losing turgidity and becoming flaccid, which can lead to wilting and potential damage to the cell wall.

Dry Apricot in Water and then Sugar Solution:
- Placing a dry apricot in water first allows for the rehydration of the fruit as water moves into the cells through osmosis.
- The cells of the apricot absorb water and become turgid, making the fruit plump and juicy.
- When the apricot is transferred to a sugar solution, the high concentration of solutes in the solution draws water out of the fruit cells.
- This results in the fruit becoming dehydrated and losing its juiciness as the water moves from the cells to the sugar solution.

RBC in Water:
- Red blood cells (RBCs) have a higher solute concentration inside compared to pure water.
- Placing RBCs in water, which is hypotonic to the cells, causes water to move into the cells through osmosis.
- The RBCs swell and may burst or undergo hemolysis due to the influx of water.
- This can lead to the destruction of the RBCs and potential health complications.