Question

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
If a cell is placed in an isotonic solution, what will occur?

• A. Salts will move into the cell from the surrounding solution
• B. Water will move into the cell from the surrounding solution
• C. Salts will move out of the cell into the surrounding solution
• D. None of the above will occur

Answer 1

The correct option is D None of the above will occur

Two or more isotonic solutions are those that have the same osmotic pressure across a semipermeable membrane. When a cell is placed in an isotonic solution, there will be no or equal exchange of salts between them; hence, then cells will neither shrink nor burst and there will be no movement of salts between the cells and the surrounding solution.

So, the correct answer is 'None of the above will occur'.