Question

A plant cell shrink when it is kept in hypertonic solution

Answer 1

If the medium surrounding the cell has less water concentration than the cell. eg:- Sugar/salt solution

cells put hypertonic solution- exosmosis occurs - cells will SHRINK

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

because the water inside the cell will have a higher concentration as compared to the solution outside, so, thus the water outside the cell will go outside to equalise the pressure. therefore, the cell will shrink.