Question

What would happen when eukaryotic cells are placed in hypotonic, hypertonic and isotonic solutions?

Answer 1

The eukaryotic cells when placed in hypotonic, hypertonic and isotonic solutions shows the following observations:

Hypotonic solution:

Cell will swell.

The eukaryotic cells placed in the hypotonic solution will allow the water to rush inside the cell through the process of endosmosis.

Hypertonic solution:

The movement of water in this case will occur towards the exterior of the cell which will lead to the shrinkage of the cell.

Isotonic solution:

The osmolarity of both the fluids is equal and water diffuses in equal amounts resulting in no change in the volume of the cell.