Question

question 11
a hypertonic solution:
a would cause cells in the solution to lose water and shrink
b has a higher osmotic pressure then hypotonic solutions
c has a greater concentration (number) of solute (solid) particles than do body fluids
d all of the above

Explanation:

• Option A: In a hypertonic solution, water moves out of cells (osmosis) causing them to lose water and shrink (crenation in animal cells).
• Option B: Osmotic pressure is related to solute concentration. Hypertonic solutions have a higher solute concentration than hypotonic solutions, so they have higher osmotic pressure.
• Option C: By definition, a hypertonic solution has a greater concentration of solute particles compared to body fluids (or another reference solution like intracellular fluid).

Since all options A, B, and C are correct.

Answer:

D. all of the above