Question

part a
a solution surrounding a cell is hypertonic if __________.
○ it contains more nonpenetrating solute particles than the interior of the cell
○ it contains the same amount of nonpenetrating solute particles as the interior of the cell
○ it contains fewer nonpenetrating solute particles than the interior of the cell

Explanation:

A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of nonpenetrating solute particles compared to the cell's interior.

Answer:

A. it contains more nonpenetrating solute particles than the interior of the cell