Question

drag the terms on the left to the appropriate blanks to complete the sentences. terms can be used more than once. isotonic hypotonic hypertonic 1. the ideal osmotic environment for an animal cell is a(n) environment. 2. an animal cell placed in a(n) solution will gain water, swell, and possibly burst. 3. there is a net diffusion of water out of an animal cell when it is placed in a(n) solution. 4. the ideal osmotic environment for a plant cell is a(n) environment. 5. a plant cell placed in a(n) solution will lose water and plasmolyze. 6. a plant cell surrounded by a(n) solution will be flaccid (limp).

Explanation:

1. In an isotonic environment, the solute concentration is the same inside and outside the animal cell, which is ideal to maintain its normal shape.
2. A hypotonic solution has a lower solute - concentration outside the cell, so water moves into the animal cell, causing it to swell and possibly burst.
3. In a hypertonic solution, the solute concentration outside the animal cell is higher, leading to water diffusing out of the cell.
4. The ideal environment for a plant cell is hypotonic as it allows the cell to become turgid (firm) due to water uptake.
5. A hypertonic solution causes water loss from the plant cell, resulting in plasmolysis.
6. An isotonic environment for a plant cell causes it to be flaccid as there is no net water movement to make it turgid.

Answer:

1. isotonic
2. hypotonic
3. hypertonic
4. hypotonic
5. hypertonic
6. isotonic