Question

multiple choice question when a cell maintains its normal shape and size it is in a(n): hypertonic solution hypotonic solution isotonic solution

Explanation:

To determine the solution, we analyze the effects of different types of solutions on a cell:

• A hypertonic solution has a higher solute concentration outside the cell, causing water to leave the cell, which would make the cell shrink.
• A hypotonic solution has a lower solute concentration outside the cell, causing water to enter the cell, which would make the cell swell.
• An isotonic solution has an equal solute concentration inside and outside the cell, so there is no net movement of water, and the cell maintains its normal shape and size.

Answer:

C. isotonic solution (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C as hypertonic, hypotonic, isotonic respectively; if the original labels are different, adjust accordingly, but based on the content, the correct option is the one with "isotonic solution")