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What will happen if an animal cell is kept inside distilled water for 24 hours?

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When an animal cell is kept in distilled water, the solute concentration inside the cell is more than outside. Water will enter inside the cell due to osmosis. As a result the cell will swollen up and becomes turgid. If the cell is placed inside water for longer period the cell may burst due to excess water pressure.

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