Biology 5090 · O Level · Diffusion and osmosis

Diffusion and osmosis — practice question

An enzyme is used to remove the cell wall from a plant cell. What would happen if this cell were then put into distilled water?

  • AIt would take longer for the cell to become turgid.
  • BProteins in the cytoplasm would leave through the cell membrane.
  • CThe cell would become smaller as water passes out.
  • DThe cell would burst as water moves into it.

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