Question

If a cell gets reduced in size when placed in solution, the solution is

• A. Hypertonic
• B. Hypotonic
• C. Weak
• D. Saturated

Answer 1

The correct option is A Hypertonic

If a cell gets reduced in size when placed in solution, the solution is hypertonic because a hypertonic solution has lesser concentration of solvent molecules than the fluid inside the cell so the solvent molecules are forced outside the cell from the region of higher concentration to the lower concentration by the process of exosmosis. The cell turns flaccid.

So, the correct answer is option A.