Osmosis in Animal & Plant Cell Model
Product Code : JC-BE-6075
The Osmosis in Animal & Plant Cell Model from Jaincolab is a three-dimensional biology teaching aid built to demonstrate how animal cells and plant cells respond differently to changes in the surrounding solute concentration. The model contrasts the two cell types side by side so that students can directly compare their structural response to osmotic pressure.
This model is designed for use in school and college biology laboratories, biotechnology and pharmacy departments, and medical and nursing training programs where the mechanism of osmosis and its effect on cell integrity is part of the core curriculum.
What the Concept States
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Osmosis | Net movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration |
| Animal Cell in a Hypotonic Solution | Water moves into the cell, causing it to swell; without a rigid cell wall the cell may rupture (lysis) |
| Animal Cell in a Hypertonic Solution | Water moves out of the cell, causing it to shrink and develop a scalloped surface (crenation) |
| Plant Cell in a Hypotonic Solution | Water moves into the cell and the cell becomes turgid; the cellulose cell wall resists over-expansion and prevents bursting |
| Plant Cell in a Hypertonic Solution | Water moves out of the cell and the cell membrane pulls away from the cell wall (plasmolysis) |
| Isotonic Solution | Solute concentration is equal on both sides of the membrane, so there is no net movement of water |
Key Features
- Side-by-side depiction of animal and plant cell response for direct visual comparison
- Clearly labelled stages showing turgidity, plasmolysis, crenation, and lysis
- Robust construction intended for repeated classroom and laboratory demonstration
- Compact size suitable for benchtop display, lecture-hall demonstration, and biology museums
- Supports practical teaching of cell biology, biotechnology, and physiology curricula
Why Choose Jaincolab
Jaincolab (Jain Scientific Suppliers) is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified manufacturer and exporter of laboratory and scientific teaching models, supplying biology, chemistry, physics, and pharmacy equipment to institutions across India and internationally. Explore our complete range on the Biology Equipment category page for related cell biology, physiology, and microbiology models.
Applications
| Application Area | Use |
|---|---|
| Biology & Life Science Education | Teaching the mechanism and consequences of osmosis |
| Biotechnology Laboratories | Demonstrating membrane transport and cell physiology concepts |
| Pharmacy & Nursing Training | Explaining tonicity effects relevant to IV fluids and drug formulation |
| Medical Colleges | Supporting physiology and cell biology coursework |
| Science Museums & Exhibitions | Visual demonstration of osmotic phenomena for general audiences |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Osmosis in Animal & Plant Cell Model demonstrate?
A. It demonstrates how animal cells and plant cells respond differently when placed in hypotonic, hypertonic, and isotonic solutions, illustrating the process of osmosis.
Q2. Why do plant cells not burst in a hypotonic solution while animal cells can?
A. The rigid cellulose cell wall of a plant cell resists the pressure created by water entering the cell, whereas an animal cell has no such wall and can rupture.
Q3. What is plasmolysis?
A. Plasmolysis is the shrinking of the cell membrane away from the cell wall that occurs when a plant cell loses water in a hypertonic solution.
Q4. What is crenation?
A. Crenation is the shrinking and scalloping of an animal cell's surface that occurs when it loses water in a hypertonic solution.
Q5. Who can use this model?
A. It is suited to school and college biology laboratories, biotechnology and pharmacy departments, and medical and nursing training programs.
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