Question

can dead cells absorb water through osmosis​

Answer 1

Answer:

Aquaporins are only present in living cells, which help in the absorption of water through osmosis. They are not present in a dead cell. Therefore, dead cells cannot absorb water by osmosis.

Answer 2

Answer:

Yes, dead cells also exhibit osmosis. If a dead cell is placed under a hypotonic solution, water moves inside the cell and it bulges.