Question

what solution will cause water to move outside of the cell?
isotonic
hypotonic
hypertonic

Explanation:

• Isotonic solution: Has the same solute concentration as the cell's interior. Water moves in and out of the cell at equal rates, so there is no net movement of water out of the cell.
• Hypotonic solution: Has a lower solute concentration than the cell's interior. Water moves into the cell (net movement) to balance the concentration gradient.
• Hypertonic solution: Has a higher solute concentration than the cell's interior. Water moves out of the cell (net movement) to balance the concentration gradient.

Answer:

C. hypertonic