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Christian
14 July, 02:00
Why do cells shrink when surrounded by saltwater
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Chanel Huerta
14 July, 02:47
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If a higher concentration of salt is placed outside of the cell membrane, the water will leave the cell to bond with it. The loss of water from this movement causes plant cells to shrink and wilt. This is why salt can kill plants; it leaches the water from the cells.
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