Osmosis Problem: Plant Cell Mass & Flaccidity

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When the concentration of sucrose solution outside a plant cell increases, the plant cell experiences a higher water potential internally. This causes water to move out of the cell through osmosis, leading to a loss of water and a decrease in mass. As a result, the plant cell becomes flaccid due to the loss of turgor pressure.
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hi
am i right in saying that if the concentration of sucrose solution becomes more concentrated outside a plant cell, then the plant cell will become flaccid and decrease in mass?
Please help need to know urgently
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water potential is higher in the cell so water moves out by osmosis, water is lost from cell and therefore mass is lost to the outside environment.
 

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