Question

In isotonic solutions, concentration of solutes present inside the cell is ____ the concentration of solutes present outside the cell.

• A. more than
• B. less than
• C. equal to
• D. 10% less than

Answer 1

The correct option is C equal to

In isotonic solutions, concentration of solutes present inside the cell is same as that of the concentration of solutes present outside the cell.
In hypertonic solutions, concentration of solutes present inside the cell is less than the concentration of solutes present outside the cell.
In hypotonic solutions, concentration of solutes present inside the cell is more than the concentration of solutes present outside the cell.