CAIE IGCSE Biology 3.2.8 Effects on Plant Cells of Immersing Questions

Practise explaining plant-cell responses to different solution concentrations using osmosis, turgid, flaccid, plasmolysis and turgor pressure.

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explain how solution concentration affects plant-cell state using turgid, flaccid and plasmolysis
explain plant-cell water movement and changes in turgor pressure by osmosis

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A student observed cells from a plant that had wilted.

State and explain the expected appearance of the cells.

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