Question

1. a cell was placed in a beaker containing different solutions. use the diagram below to: 1) identify the type of solution (isotonic, hypotonic, hypertonic) 2) identify the movement of water (entering the cell, leaving the cell, or both) 3) identify the affect it will have on the cell

Explanation:

1. Compare solute/water concentrations: The cell has a higher solute concentration (40%) and lower water concentration (60%) than the beaker solution (20% solute, 80% water). A hypotonic solution has a lower solute concentration relative to the cell.
2. Water moves down its concentration gradient, from an area of higher water concentration (beaker) to lower water concentration (cell).
3. Net water entry into the cell will cause it to swell; animal cells may burst, while plant cells become turgid.

Answer:

1. Hypotonic solution
2. Water is entering the cell
3. The cell will swell (and may burst if it is an animal cell)