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

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both B and C

When a cell is introduced into a hypertonic solution exosmosis occurs. It means that the condition inside the cell is hypotonic where the concentration of solvent is more. Thus it moves from the inner portion of a cell to outside where the solution is hypertonic. The resultant cell might have lost its water content and its structure too. It becomes flaccid. Same principle is used in making pickles where fruits or vegetables are put in highly concentrated salty water.

So, the correct answer is option D.