Osmosis Problem: Plant Cell Mass & Flaccidity

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The discussion confirms that when the concentration of sucrose solution outside a plant cell increases, the plant cell will indeed become flaccid and lose mass. This occurs because the water potential inside the cell is higher than that of the surrounding solution, leading to water moving out of the cell via osmosis. Consequently, the loss of water results in a decrease in the cell's mass.

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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
thank you
 
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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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