Question

1. in a hypertonic solution, a cell will:

a. swell
b. shrink
c. stay the same
d. reproduce

Explanation:

In a hypertonic solution, the concentration of solutes outside the cell is higher than inside. This causes water to move out of the cell (osmosis), leading the cell to shrink. Option a is for hypotonic (water enters, cell swells), c is for isotonic, and d is unrelated. So the correct answer is b.

Answer:

b. shrink