Question

what is happening to the elodea cell that is causing it to shrink? a. due to the hypertonic solution, water is entering the cell. b. due to the hypotonic solution, water is leaving the cell. c. due to the hypertonic solution, water is leaving the cell. d. due to the isotonic solution, water is leaving the cell.

Explanation:

In a hypertonic solution, the solute - concentration outside the cell is higher than inside. Water moves from an area of lower solute - concentration (inside the cell) to an area of higher solute - concentration (outside the cell) by osmosis, causing the cell to shrink. In a hypotonic solution, water would enter the cell, and in an isotonic solution, there is no net movement of water.

Answer:

C. Due to the hypertonic solution, water is leaving the cell.