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| name = Plasmolysis | |||
| image = [[File:Blausen_0683_OsmoticFlow_Hypertonic.png|250px]] | |||
| caption = Diagram showing the process of plasmolysis in a plant cell | |||
| field = [[Botany]] / [[Cell biology]] | |||
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| symptoms = Cell shrinkage, cell membrane detachment from the cell wall | |||
| complications = | |||
| onset = | |||
| duration = | |||
| types = | |||
| causes = Exposure to [[hypertonic solution]] | |||
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| diagnosis = | |||
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| prevention = Avoidance of hypertonic environments | |||
| treatment = Rehydration, exposure to [[hypotonic solution]] | |||
| medication = | |||
| prognosis = Reversible if addressed promptly | |||
| frequency = Common in laboratory settings | |||
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'''Plasmolysis''' is a process in which cells lose water in a hypertonic solution. It is a phenomenon observed in [[plant cells]] and is characterized by the contraction of the [[protoplast]] away from the [[cell wall]] due to the loss of water through [[osmosis]]. This process is crucial for understanding cell behavior in different environmental conditions and has significant implications in [[botany]] and [[cell biology]]. | |||
== Mechanism == | == Mechanism == | ||
Plasmolysis occurs when a plant cell is placed in a solution with a higher concentration of solutes than the cell's internal environment, known as a [[hypertonic solution]]. Water moves out of the cell through the [[plasma membrane]] by osmosis, leading to a decrease in [[turgor pressure]]. As a result, the [[cytoplasm]] shrinks and the [[plasma membrane]] pulls away from the [[cell wall]], creating a gap between the cell wall and the membrane. | Plasmolysis occurs when a plant cell is placed in a solution with a higher concentration of solutes than the cell's internal environment, known as a [[hypertonic solution]]. Water moves out of the cell through the [[plasma membrane]] by osmosis, leading to a decrease in [[turgor pressure]]. As a result, the [[cytoplasm]] shrinks and the [[plasma membrane]] pulls away from the [[cell wall]], creating a gap between the cell wall and the membrane. | ||
== Types of Plasmolysis == | == Types of Plasmolysis == | ||
There are two main types of plasmolysis: | There are two main types of plasmolysis: | ||
* '''Concave plasmolysis''': This is the most common type, where the cell membrane detaches from the cell wall in a concave shape. | * '''Concave plasmolysis''': This is the most common type, where the cell membrane detaches from the cell wall in a concave shape. | ||
* '''Convex plasmolysis''': This is less common and occurs when the cell membrane detaches in a convex shape, often leading to cell death. | * '''Convex plasmolysis''': This is less common and occurs when the cell membrane detaches in a convex shape, often leading to cell death. | ||
== Reversibility == | == Reversibility == | ||
Plasmolysis can be reversed if the cell is placed back into a [[hypotonic solution]], where the external solute concentration is lower than that inside the cell. Water will move back into the cell, causing the protoplast to expand and reattach to the cell wall, a process known as [[deplasmolysis]]. | Plasmolysis can be reversed if the cell is placed back into a [[hypotonic solution]], where the external solute concentration is lower than that inside the cell. Water will move back into the cell, causing the protoplast to expand and reattach to the cell wall, a process known as [[deplasmolysis]]. | ||
== Importance in Plant Physiology == | == Importance in Plant Physiology == | ||
Plasmolysis is an important concept in [[plant physiology]] as it helps in understanding how plants respond to water stress and saline environments. It is also used in laboratories to study the permeability of the cell membrane and the effects of different solute concentrations on cells. | Plasmolysis is an important concept in [[plant physiology]] as it helps in understanding how plants respond to water stress and saline environments. It is also used in laboratories to study the permeability of the cell membrane and the effects of different solute concentrations on cells. | ||
== Applications == | == Applications == | ||
* '''Agriculture''': Understanding plasmolysis helps in developing strategies to manage crop irrigation and soil salinity. | * '''Agriculture''': Understanding plasmolysis helps in developing strategies to manage crop irrigation and soil salinity. | ||
* '''Botany''': It aids in the study of plant cell structure and function. | * '''Botany''': It aids in the study of plant cell structure and function. | ||
* '''Education''': Plasmolysis is a common experiment in biology classes to demonstrate osmosis and cell membrane properties. | * '''Education''': Plasmolysis is a common experiment in biology classes to demonstrate osmosis and cell membrane properties. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Osmosis]] | * [[Osmosis]] | ||
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* [[Hypotonic solution]] | * [[Hypotonic solution]] | ||
* [[Deplasmolysis]] | * [[Deplasmolysis]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
{{Commons category|Plasmolysis}} | {{Commons category|Plasmolysis}} | ||
[[Category:Cell biology]] | [[Category:Cell biology]] | ||
[[Category:Plant physiology]] | [[Category:Plant physiology]] | ||
[[Category:Botany]] | [[Category:Botany]] | ||
{{Cell-biology-stub}} | {{Cell-biology-stub}} | ||
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| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Cell shrinkage, cell membrane detachment from the cell wall |
| Complications | |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | |
| Causes | Exposure to hypertonic solution |
| Risks | |
| Diagnosis | |
| Differential diagnosis | |
| Prevention | Avoidance of hypertonic environments |
| Treatment | Rehydration, exposure to hypotonic solution |
| Medication | |
| Prognosis | Reversible if addressed promptly |
| Frequency | Common in laboratory settings |
| Deaths | |
Plasmolysis is a process in which cells lose water in a hypertonic solution. It is a phenomenon observed in plant cells and is characterized by the contraction of the protoplast away from the cell wall due to the loss of water through osmosis. This process is crucial for understanding cell behavior in different environmental conditions and has significant implications in botany and cell biology.
Mechanism[edit]
Plasmolysis occurs when a plant cell is placed in a solution with a higher concentration of solutes than the cell's internal environment, known as a hypertonic solution. Water moves out of the cell through the plasma membrane by osmosis, leading to a decrease in turgor pressure. As a result, the cytoplasm shrinks and the plasma membrane pulls away from the cell wall, creating a gap between the cell wall and the membrane.
Types of Plasmolysis[edit]
There are two main types of plasmolysis:
- Concave plasmolysis: This is the most common type, where the cell membrane detaches from the cell wall in a concave shape.
- Convex plasmolysis: This is less common and occurs when the cell membrane detaches in a convex shape, often leading to cell death.
Reversibility[edit]
Plasmolysis can be reversed if the cell is placed back into a hypotonic solution, where the external solute concentration is lower than that inside the cell. Water will move back into the cell, causing the protoplast to expand and reattach to the cell wall, a process known as deplasmolysis.
Importance in Plant Physiology[edit]
Plasmolysis is an important concept in plant physiology as it helps in understanding how plants respond to water stress and saline environments. It is also used in laboratories to study the permeability of the cell membrane and the effects of different solute concentrations on cells.
Applications[edit]
- Agriculture: Understanding plasmolysis helps in developing strategies to manage crop irrigation and soil salinity.
- Botany: It aids in the study of plant cell structure and function.
- Education: Plasmolysis is a common experiment in biology classes to demonstrate osmosis and cell membrane properties.
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
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External Links[edit]
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