Question

1. in an isotonic solution, the amount of solutes outside the cell is ____________ to the amount of solutes inside the cell.
2. hypertonic solutions and hypotonic solutions can cause ____________ molecules to move across the cell membrane.

Explanation:

• For question 7: In an isotonic solution, the solute concentration outside and inside the cell is equal.
• For question 8: In hypertonic and hypotonic solutions, water molecules move across the cell membrane due to osmosis.

Answer:

1. equal
2. water