Question

If a cell is reduced in size (shrinks) on placing in a solution of sugar, the solution is:

• A. Hypertonic
• B. Hypotonic
• C. Isotonic
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Hypertonic

If a cell is reduced in size i.e., shrinks on placing in a solution of sugar, it means the solvent present in the cell moves out from the cell. Thus, the outer solution has more concentration of solute than the cell i.e., The sugar solution is a hypertonic solution.

So, the correct answer is option A.