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When the concentration of water and solutes on either side of the cell membrane is same, the solution is said to be


A

hypertonic

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isotonic

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hypotonic

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B

isotonic


The correct option is (B).

  1. The solution is said to be isotonic when the solute and water concentration is same on both the sides.
  2. his state allows for the free movement of water across the membrane without changing the concentration of solutes on either side of the membrane.

Option (A):

  1. When the concentration of water is more than the solute concentration then solution is said to be hypertonic.

Option (C):

  1. When the concentration of water is less than the solute concentration then solution is said to be hypotonic.

Final answer: When the concentration of water and solutes on either side of the cell membrane is same, the solution is said to be isotonic.


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