An RBC and a plant cell (with thick cell wall) are placed in distilled water. The solute concentration is the same in both the cells. What changes would be observed in them? Options: A . &nbspBoth plant cell and RBC would decrease in size and collapse B . &nbspBoth plant cell and RBC would not undergo any change C . &nbspThe RBC would increase in size and burst while the plant cell would remain about the same size D . &nbspThe plant cell would increase in size and burst while the RBC would remain about the same

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An RBC and a plant cell (with thick cell wall) are placed in distilled water. The solute concentration is the same in both the cells. What changes would be observed in them?

Options:

A . Both plant cell and RBC would decrease in size and collapse

B . Both plant cell and RBC would not undergo any change

C . The RBC would increase in size and burst while the plant cell would remain about the same size

D . The plant cell would increase in size and burst while the RBC would remain about the same

Answer: Option C
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C
In both cases, endosmosis happens and the cells swell up. The RBC will ultimately burst. However, the plant cell will remain the same size due to the presence of a cell wall.

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