Question

drag and drop the characteristics of solutions to the correct category. hypotonic solution: when comparing solutions, it is the solution with the lowest osmolarity. a cell placed in this solution will lose water to the environment. hypertonic solution: when comparing solutions, it is the solution with the greatest osmolarity. a cell placed in this solution will take on water from the environment. isotonic solution: when comparing solutions, both solutions have the same osmolarity. a cell placed in this solution will remain unchanged.

Explanation:

Osmolarity determines water movement across a cell - membrane. In a hypotonic solution, the cell gains water as the solution has lower osmolarity than the cell. In a hypertonic solution, the cell loses water as the solution has higher osmolarity. In an isotonic solution, there is no net water movement as osmolarities are equal.

Answer:

Hypotonic Solution: When comparing solutions, it is the solution with the lowest osmolarity; A cell placed in this solution will take on water from the environment.
Hypertonic Solution: When comparing solutions, it is the solution with the greatest osmolarity; A cell placed in this solution will lose water to the environment.
Isotonic Solution: When comparing solutions, both solutions have the same osmolarity; A cell placed in this solution will remain unchanged.