Question

If too much water is lost from the plant cell during osmosis, what will happen to the cell?

• A. It Shrinks
• B. It Expands
• C. Size Doubles up
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A It Shrinks

Plant cells have a strong rigid cell wall outside the cell membrane. This stops the cell bursting from when it absorbs water by osmosis. The increase in pressure makes the cell rigid. If plant cells lose too much water by osmosis they become less rigid and eventually the cell membrane shrinks away from the cell wall. Therefore, the correct answer is option A.