Question

compare the response of plant and animal cells placed in hypertonic, isotonic, and hypotonic solutions.

Explanation:

Plant cells have a cell - wall. In hypertonic solutions, plant cells plasmolyze (shrink away from the cell - wall) while animal cells shrink. In isotonic solutions, plant cells are turgid but not bursting due to the cell - wall and animal cells maintain normal shape. In hypotonic solutions, plant cells become turgid as water enters but don't burst because of the cell - wall, while animal cells burst as they lack a cell - wall.

Answer:

In hypertonic solutions, plant cells plasmolyze and animal cells shrink. In isotonic solutions, plant cells are turgid and animal cells maintain normal shape. In hypotonic solutions, plant cells become turgid and animal cells burst.