| Front | Why are cells placed in a cold buffered isotonic solution |
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| Back | Cold- reduces enzyme activity which may break down organelle Same water potential- organelles prevented from bursting of shrinking due to change in osmotic balance Buffered- The pH is maintained so shape of organelle does not change |
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