If the concentration of solution inside the cell and outside the cell is same, the movement of water molecules will be in which direction?

Inward

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Outward

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No movement

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Both inward and outward

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The correct option is C
No movement

If the concentration of solution inside the cell and outside the cell is same, there will be no net movement of water molecules. Such type of solution is called isotonic.

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If the concentration of solution inside the cell and outside the cell is same, the movement of water molecules will be in which direction?

The correct option is C No movement If the concentration of solution inside the cell and outside the cell is same, there will be no net movement of water molecules. Such type of solution is called isotonic.

The correct option is C
No movement

If the concentration of solution inside the cell and outside the cell is same, there will be no net movement of water molecules. Such type of solution is called isotonic.