Question

a cell is placed in a solution where the concentration of solutes is lower outside the cell than inside. this type of solution is called: equilibrium. isotonic. hypotonic. hypertonic. in a hypertonic solution, water will move across the cell membrane: equally in both directions. only through protein channels. out of the cell. into the cell.

Explanation:

1. When the solute concentration outside the cell is lower than inside, it is a hypotonic solution. Water moves from an area of lower solute concentration (outside) to an area of higher solute concentration (inside) in a hypotonic solution.
2. 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), so water moves out of the cell.

Answer:

1. C. Hypotonic
2. C. Out of the cell