Question

an investigation involving osmosis and plant cells was performed by a group of students. sweet potatoes were used as the source of plant cells in the experiment. a peeled potato was sliced into evenly sized and shaped cubes and placed in beakers containing various glucose concentrations. the experimental setup is shown in the table here. which statement describes the most likely results seen in beaker c? a water will enter and leave the cells at the same rate via osmosis. b water will enter the cells at a greater rate due to the simple diffusion of molecules. c water will leave the cells at a greater rate than it enters the cells due to active transport. d glucose molecules will flow across the cells into the solution in the beaker through facilitated diffusion.

Explanation:

Potato cells (plant cells) in beaker 2 involve osmosis, the diffusion of water. If the beaker solution is hypotonic (lower solute concentration than cells), water enters cells faster via simple diffusion.

Answer:

B. Water will enter the cells at a greater rate due to the simple diffusion of water molecules.