Question

a solution that is hypotonic to cytoplasm has ________. answer options: a solute concentration lower than that of the cytoplasm; a solute concentration higher than that of the cytoplasm; a solute concentration that is equal to that of the cytoplasm; an osmotic concentration higher than that of the intracellular fluid; i dont know yet

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the definition of a hypotonic solution. A hypotonic solution relative to a cell's cytoplasm has a lower solute concentration than the cytoplasm. This causes water to move into the cell via osmosis. The other options are incorrect: a higher solute concentration is hypertonic, equal is isotonic, and a higher osmotic concentration (related to solute) would also be hypertonic.

Answer:

a solute concentration lower than that of the cytoplasm