Question

a situation where the water in solution within the cell is in higher concentration than the water in solution outside the cell is called

○ isotonic

○ hypotonic

○ hypertonic

○ interstitial

Explanation:

• Isotonic: Equal water concentration inside and outside the cell.
• Hypotonic: Higher water concentration outside the cell.
• Hypertonic: Higher water concentration inside the cell (matches the question description).
• Interstitial: Refers to the fluid between cells, not a tonicity term.

Answer:

C. hypertonic