A plant cell placed in a solution with a higher water potential will
A.
expand and then shrink
B.
enlarge and become turgid.
C.
expand and then burst
D.
decrease in size and become flaccid
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
If a plant cell is placed in a solution with a higher water potential, it will absorb water by osmosis, causing the cell to swell and become turgid (firm and swollen) due to the pressure exerted on the cell wall by the incoming water.
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