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question 16 (1 point)
if a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, which will occur?
o a salts will move into the cell from the surrounding environment.
o b water will move into the cell from the surrounding environment
o c water will move out of the cell to the surrounding environment
o d none of the above

question 17 (1 point)
animal cells are normal sized if they are placed in what environment?
o a hypertonic
o b hypotonic
o c gin and tonic
o d isotonic

Explanation:

Question 16

In a hypertonic solution, the solute concentration outside the cell is higher than inside. Osmosis is the movement of water from an area of lower solute concentration (inside the cell) to an area of higher solute concentration (outside the cell). Salts do not move into the cell in this context (osmosis is specifically about water movement).

In an isotonic environment, the solute concentration is the same inside and outside the cell. So, there is no net movement of water, and animal cells maintain their normal size. In a hypertonic environment, cells lose water and shrink. In a hypotonic environment, cells gain water and may burst. "Gin and tonic" is not a relevant biological term for cell - environment relations.

Answer:

C. Water will move out of the cell to the surrounding environment

Question 17