Question

what does it mean when a cell is in an isotonic solution? the cell and solution have the same concentration of solutes. the cell has more solutes than the solution.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we refer to the definition of an isotonic solution. An isotonic solution is one in which the concentration of solutes (substances dissolved in the solution) is equal inside the cell and outside the cell (in the solution). The first option states that the cell and solution have the same concentration of solutes, which matches the definition of an isotonic solution. The second option describes a situation that would be hypertonic (if the solution has fewer solutes than the cell) or hypotonic (if the cell has fewer solutes than the solution), not isotonic.

Answer:

The cell and solution have the same concentration of solutes.