Question

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
Immerse a living cell in a hypotonic solution, and water will tend to

• A. Move into the cell
• B. Show no net movement
• C. Move out of the cell
• D. Move in by endocytosis

Answer 1

The correct option is A Move into the cell

A hypotonic solution is one where the osmotic concentration of inside cell is less than the surrounding solution. Due to this difference, endosmosis occurs i.e. the surrounding solvent starts to move into the cell.

In a hypertonic solution net movement occurs from inside of the cell to outside the cell whereas in isotonic solution net movement is zero.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Move into the cell'.