Explain what will happen to a plant cell if it is kept in a solution having higher water potential
Explanation When a plant cell is kept in a solution having higher water potential i.e. hypotonic solution, it means that the plant cell sap has higher solute concentration as compared to the surrounding solution. Thereby, the water will diffuse from surrounding solution into the plant cell and thus lead to building up of a pressure against the cell wall. Since, the water moves from a solution having higher water potential to a solution having lower wate potential. The pressure that is applied by the protoplast upon diffusion of water inside the cell against a rigid cell wall is called as pressure potential. Due to presence of a rigid cell wall the cell will not rupture. This leads to swelling of the cell. Final Answer When a plant cell is kept in a solution having higher water potential i.e. hypotonic solution it will lead to swelling of cell. Since, the water diffuses from a solution having higher water potential to a solution having lower wate potential. The rupture of plant cell is prevented by presence of a rigid cell wall
