Question

explain what would happen when a plant and an animal cell is placed in a hypertonic solution​

Answer 1

A plant or animal cell will shrink.

Explanation:

• In a hypertonic solution, the concentration of solutes will be more in the solution as compared to the cell.

• As a result, the water from the cell will move outside from region of higher concentration to a lower concentration.

• Ultimately, the cell will start to shrink.

• On the contrary, if the cell is placed in the hypotonic solution, then it will take up water from the solution.  

Answer 2

If you place an animal or a plant cell in a hypertonic solution, the cell shrinks, because it loses water ( water moves from a higher concentration inside the cell to a lower concentration outside ). ... Hypotonic solutions have more water than a cell