Question

what type of solution is this cell in? options: hypertonic, isotonic, hypotonic, ...

Explanation:

In a hypotonic solution, water moves into the cell (like the swollen cell shown), causing it to expand. Hypertonic would shrink the cell, isotonic has no net water movement. The cell’s appearance (swollen) matches hypotonic conditions.

Answer:

C. Hypotonic (assuming the red option is labeled as Hypotonic, as per the image: the red button has "Hypotonic" and the cell appears swollen, consistent with a hypotonic solution where water enters the cell.)