Biology 1 Packet II Lab

• Plasmolysis in Carrots

Copy this information on Pg. 17 in your Packet:

• Osmosis = Diffusion of water. Water moves from area of high to low Concentration!

• Plasmolysis = When cells lose water.• Carrots = Cells make up living things. Carrots are

a bunch of cells.• Cells = Have a lot of water inside of them.• Lose of water = Carrots will shrink and become

firm• Gain of water = Carrots will get bigger and soften

Freshwater puts cells in a Hyportonic Condition!Fresh Water = Higher Water Concentration

Carrot = Lower Water Concentration

Saltwater puts cells in a Hypertonic Condition!Salt Water = Lower Water Concentration

Carrot = Higher Water Concentration