Isolated mitochondria were placed in two solutions. The percentage that were still intact after 10 minutes was recorded.
| Solution | Mitochondria still intact after 10 min / % |
|---|---|
| Isotonic | 95 |
| Distilled water | 12 |
Using the data, explain the effect of placing the mitochondria in distilled water.
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Suggest what these data show about the solution that should be used during cell fractionation.
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