EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

CELL BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which solution will water move into the cell resulting in the cell bursting?
A
Hypertonic
B
Isotonic
C
Hypotonic
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In hypotonic solutions, there is a net movement of water from the solution into the body. A cell placed into a hypotonic solution will swell and expand until it eventually burst through a process known as cytolysis.

Detailed explanation-2: -When a cell is placed in a hypotonic environment, water will enter the cell, and the cell will swell.

Detailed explanation-3: -If a cell is put into a hypertonic solution, water will leave the cell. A quick tip to remembering this is to visualize “hyper” kids who want to go play outside! In contrast, when a cell is put into a hypotonic solution, water will enter the cell.

Detailed explanation-4: -If placed in a hypotonic solution, water molecule s will enter the cell, causing it to swell and burst.

Detailed explanation-5: -A hypotonic solution is a solution that has a lower concentration of solute compared to the cell. Solutions are mixtures composed of a solute and a solvent. The solute is the substance present in a lower amount, and the solvent is the substance present in greater amount. A hypotonic solution example is salt water.

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