Question

which of the following statements is incorrect?
a if a cell is placed into a hypotonic solution, water will move into the more concentrated cell, causing the cell to swell in size.
b if a cell is placed into a hypertonic solution, water will move from the cell into the more concentrated solution, causing the cell to shrink in size.
c an isotonic solution is achieved when a solution contains an equal concentration of dissolved particles on either side of the cell membrane.
d all of the above are correct statements.

Explanation:

• In a hypotonic solution, water moves into the cell (higher solute - concentration inside), causing swelling.
• In a hypertonic solution, water moves out of the cell (higher solute - concentration outside), causing shrinkage.
• An isotonic solution has equal solute concentrations on both sides of the cell - membrane. All statements A, B, and C are correct.

Answer:

D. All of the above are correct statements.