Question

A cell will swell up if-

• A. The concentration of water molecules is same in the cell and in the surrounding medium
• B. Concentration of water molecules does not matter
• C. The concentration of water molecules in the cell is higher than the concentration of water molecules in surrounding medium
• D. The concentration of water molecules in surrounding medium is higher than water molecules concentration in the cell

Answer 1

The correct option is D The concentration of water molecules in surrounding medium is higher than water molecules concentration in the cell

When the concentration of water molecules in surrounding medium is higher than water molecules concentration in the cell water from the surrounding enter the cell through osmosis and the cell swells up.