Answer to Question #315462 in Cell Biology for Jack

Question

Human cheek cells were placed in a solution less concentrated than their cytoplasm. Describe the effect this will have on the appearance of the cells

Answer 1

The solution is an hypotonic solution, that is, one in which the concentration is less than that of the cell.

As a result, water will go into the cell and the cell will become turgid (it will swell up).