Question

RBC and a plant cell (with thick cell wall) are placed in distilled water. The solute concentration is the same in both the cells. What changes would be observed in them?

• A. Both plant cell and RBC would not undergo any change
• B. The RBC would increase in size and burst, while the plant cell would remain about the same size
• C. The plant cell would increase in size and burst, while the RBC would remain about the same size
• D. Bothe plant cell and RBC would decrease in size and collapse

Answer 1

The correct option is B

The RBC would increase in size and burst, while the plant cell would remain about the same size

When RBC and a plant cell are placed in distilled water, endosmosis takes place as a result of which RBC would increase in size and burst, while the plant cell would remain about the same size because of the presence of rigid cell wall.