Questions and Answers
What is an isotonic solution?
A hypertonic solution causes a cell to swell.
False
What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?
The cell swells.
An isotonic solution is one that neither _____ nor _____ a cell.
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What does a hypotonic solution have in relation to a cell?
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What does a hypertonic solution cause water to do?
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Study Notes
Isotonic Solutions
- Maintains equal osmotic concentration with a cell's cytoplasm.
- Neither shrinks nor swells the cell; it remains in equilibrium.
- Ideal for maintaining cell shape and function in physiological conditions.
Hypertonic Solutions
- Causes cells to shrivel due to water loss.
- Water moves out of a cell toward the area of higher solute concentration.
- Can lead to plasmolysis in plant cells and crenation in animal cells.
Hypotonic Solutions
- Causes cells to swell as water enters them.
- There is a higher concentration of water outside the cell than inside.
- Can result in lysis of animal cells and turgor pressure in plant cells.
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Test your knowledge on the differences between isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic solutions. This quiz will help you understand how these solutions affect cell behavior. Perfect for biology students looking to reinforce their understanding of osmotic processes.
