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What occurs when a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution?
What occurs when a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution?
- The cell membrane becomes impermeable
- Water moves out of the cell, causing it to shrink (correct)
- The cell remains the same size
- Water moves into the cell, causing it to swell
What type of solution has a solute concentration equal to that inside the cell?
What type of solution has a solute concentration equal to that inside the cell?
- Isotonic (correct)
- Hypertonic
- Hypotonic
- Osmotic
What happens to a cell when it is placed in a hypotonic solution?
What happens to a cell when it is placed in a hypotonic solution?
- It remains the same size
- It shrinks due to water loss
- It becomes impermeable to water
- It swells or bursts due to water gain (correct)
What is the result of a cell being placed in an isotonic solution?
What is the result of a cell being placed in an isotonic solution?
What characterizes a hypertonic solution?
What characterizes a hypertonic solution?
A cell is placed in a solution where the solute concentration is higher than inside the cell. Which of the following is most likely to occur?
A cell is placed in a solution where the solute concentration is higher than inside the cell. Which of the following is most likely to occur?
Which type of solution would cause a cell to maintain its original size and shape?
Which type of solution would cause a cell to maintain its original size and shape?
What would be the result of a cell being placed in a solution with a solute concentration lower than inside the cell?
What would be the result of a cell being placed in a solution with a solute concentration lower than inside the cell?
What is the main difference between a hypertonic and a hypotonic solution?
What is the main difference between a hypertonic and a hypotonic solution?
A cell is placed in a solution and begins to shrink. What can be inferred about the solution?
A cell is placed in a solution and begins to shrink. What can be inferred about the solution?
Study Notes
Solutions and Their Effects on Cells
- Hypertonic Solution: A solution with a higher concentration of solutes outside the cell, leading to water moving out of the cell through osmosis, resulting in possible cell shrinkage.
- Hypotonic Solution: A solution with a lower concentration of solutes outside the cell, causing water to move into the cell through osmosis, which can lead to cell swelling or even bursting.
- Isotonic Solution: A solution where the solute concentration is equal inside and outside the cell, resulting in no net water movement, and the cell size remains constant.
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Test your understanding of osmosis and tonicity with this quiz! Learn about the differences between hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic solutions and their effects on cells. From cell shrinkage to bursting, get ready to dive into the world of cellular biology.
