Question

learning: chapter 03: sections 5-7
question
match the term with its definition: hypotonic solution
answer
a solution containing the same concentration of solutes as the cell
the force that solutes have to attract water
the force of a liquid pushing against something
a solution containing fewer solutes than the cell
a solution containing more solutes than the cell
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Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the definition of a hypotonic solution. A hypotonic solution relative to a cell has a lower concentration of solutes (and thus a higher concentration of water) than the cell. Let's analyze each option:

• "A solution containing the same concentration of solutes as the cell" is an isotonic solution, not hypotonic.
• "The force that solutes have to attract water" is osmotic pressure (related to solute potential), not the definition of a hypotonic solution.
• "The force of a liquid pushing against something" is hydrostatic pressure, not related to the definition of a hypotonic solution.
• "A solution containing fewer solutes than the cell" matches the definition of a hypotonic solution because fewer solutes mean the solution has a lower solute concentration than the cell.
• "A solution containing more solutes than the cell" is a hypertonic solution, not hypotonic.

Answer:

The correct option is the one with the text "A solution containing fewer solutes than the cell" (the fourth option in the list of answer choices).