Question

which type of solution makes a cell shrink? isotonic hypertonic hypotonic

Explanation:

• Isotonic solution: There is no net movement of water, so cell size remains unchanged.
• Hypertonic solution: Higher solute concentration outside the cell. Water moves out of the cell (osmosis), causing it to shrink.
• Hypotonic solution: Lower solute concentration outside the cell. Water moves into the cell, causing it to swell (and potentially burst in animal cells).

Answer:

B. Hypertonic