Question

If an animal cell is placed into a solution whose concentration of dissolved substances is higher than that inside the cell -

• A. The cell will swell
• B. The cell will shrivel
• C. The solution is described as hypertonic
• D. Both (b) and (c) are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Both (b) and (c) are correct

In the hypertonic solution condition, the solution outside the cell has a higher solute concentration than the fluids inside the cell. Thus, exosmosis takes place i.e. water exits the cell and thus the cell shrivels up.