Explain why the concentration of water in cells should be maintained within a narrow range for optimal function.

Water in cells should be maintained in narrow range of concentration for optimal function. What happens if water concentration of a cell increases beyond the range? If we put a cell in a hypotonic solution... (Solution with less salt concentration). Osmosis is the net movement of water molecules from a region of high concentration to a region of their low concentration through a selectively permeable membrane. Therefore water molecules move from external watery environment to …

…of ATP. Ion concentration will change if the cellular water concentration change. Therefore cellular water concentration should be controlled to maintain constant ion concentration. Eg: Active transport in small intestine. Mineral Abortion in root hair. Respiration takes place in mitochondria. Respiration is essential for production of energy ATP molecule from Glucose. Mitochondrion internal environment should be maintained to have normal respiration. Components of cell membrane are bi lipid layer of phospholipids, protein molecules and carbohydrates