Question

Which of the following statement defines hypertonic solution?

• A. The solution in which the concentration of solutes is more and the concentration of solvent (water) is less as compared to the cytoplasm of a specific cell.
• B. The solution in which the concentration of solutes is less and the concentration of solvent (water) is less as compared to the cytoplasm of a specific cell.
• C. The solution in which the concentration of solutes is more and the concentration of solvent (water) is more as compared to the cytoplasm of a specific cell.
• D. The solution in which the concentration of solutes is less and the concentration of solvent (water) is more as compared to the cytoplasm of a specific cell.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The solution in which the concentration of solutes is more and the concentration of solvent (water) is less as compared to the cytoplasm of a specific cell.

In the hypertonic solution, the concentration of solutes is more and the concentration of solvent (water) is less as compared to the cytoplasm of a specific cell. If a cell is placed in such a solution plasmolysis will occur due to the movement of water from the cell to the outer environment.

So, the correct answer is option A.