Question

If cells of onion peel and RBCs are kept separately in hypertonic solution, what among the following will take place? Explain the reason for your answer.
a) Both the cells will swell.

b) RBC will burst easily while cells of onion peel will not burst.

c) (a) and (b) both are correct..

d) RBC and onion peel cells will behave similarly.​

Answer 1

Answer:

I think it will be option b , both the cells will swell but RBCs will burst easily as it lacks cell wall but the onion cell has cell wall which prevents the cell from bursting.