Question

If a cell is placed into a salt and water solution and shrinks from a loss of water, the solution is said to be:



A. isotonic

B. hypotonic

C. hypertonic

D. homeostatic

Answer 1

Plant cells always have a strong cell wall surrounding them. When the take up water by osmosis they start to swell, but the cell wall prevents them from bursting. Plant cells become "turgid" when they are put in dilute solutions. so its C).

Answer 2

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