Question
Explain what will happen to a plant cell if it is kept in a solution having higher water potential.
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Answer
A hypotonic solution has higher water potential. When a plant cell is placed in a hypotonic solution or a solution having higher water potential, water diffuses into the cell causing the cytoplasm to build up a pressure against the wall, called turgor pressure. This leads to the cell getting swollen. But the rigidity of the cell wall, prevents the cell from bursting.
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