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What is a hypotonic solution?
What is a hypotonic solution?
- A solution with equally distributed solute and solvent
- A solution with more solvent than solute
- A solution with no solutes
- A solution with more solute than solvent (correct)
What is a hypertonic solution?
What is a hypertonic solution?
- A solution with more solvent than solute (correct)
- A solution with more solute than solvent
- A solution with equally distributed solute and solvent
- A solution with no solutes
What characterizes isotonic solutions?
What characterizes isotonic solutions?
- No solutes present
- Equally distributed solute and solvent (correct)
- More solute than solvent
- More solvent than solute
Study Notes
Hypertonic Solutions
- Contain a higher concentration of solute compared to solvent.
- Results in the potential for cells to lose water, leading to cell shrinkage (crenation).
Hypotonic Solutions
- Have a lower concentration of solute relative to solvent.
- Can cause cells to gain water, which may result in swelling and possibly bursting (lysis).
Isotonic Solutions
- Concentration of solute and solvent are balanced and equally distributed.
- Maintains cell size and shape, preventing movement of water in or out of the cell.
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Test your knowledge on hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic solutions. Understand how these solutions affect cell behavior, including water movement and cell structure. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of cellular dynamics.
