Question

what term is used to describe the swelling and bursting of cell membranes in hypotonic solutions?
a) isotonicity
b) crenation
c) hypertonicity
d) lysis

Explanation:

Isotonicity refers to equal solute - solvent balance. Crenation is cell shrinkage in hypertonic solutions. Hypertonicity means a solution with higher solute concentration than the cell. Lysis is the swelling and bursting of cell membranes in hypotonic solutions due to water influx.

Answer:

D. lysis