AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -If a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, water will leave the cell, and the cell will shrink. In an isotonic environment, there is no net water movement, so there is no change in the size of the cell. When a cell is placed in a hypotonic environment, water will enter the cell, and the cell will swell.

Detailed explanation-2: -If the percent concentration is equal both inside and outside a cell, water does not move into or out of the cell. If the percent concentration is greater in the fluid inside a cell than outside a cell, water will flow into the cell.

Detailed explanation-3: -A hypertonic solution has a water concentration greater than that is found inside the cell. Q. If a cell is placed in an isotonic solution, the water potential and will be equal inside and outside of the cell.

Detailed explanation-4: -If a cell encounters a hypotonic environment, (like pure water for instance), water will diffuse into the cell and the cell will begin to swell. This can of course lead to an explosion of sorts.

Detailed explanation-5: -A hypertonic solution has increased solute, and a net movement of water outside causing the cell to shrink.