Question

When a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution

• A. solute exits the cell to equalize the concentration on both sides of the membrane
• B. water exits the cell toward the area of lower solute concentration
• C. water enters the cell toward the area of higher solute concentration
• D. solute exits and water enters the cell

Answer 1

The correct option is C water enters the cell toward the area of higher solute concentration

Hypotonic solution is a solution having lower osmotic pressure i.e; having less solute and more water than other solutions. When a cell is placed in hypotonic solution water enters towards the higher concentration i.e., from cell to surrounding as the cell is hypertonic.

So, the correct option is 'Water exits the cell toward the area of lower higher concentration'.