Question

label the tonicity for each of the following solutions (isotonic, hypotonic or hypertonic) and explain each: a. b. c.

Explanation:

Isotonic solutions have the same solute - concentration as the cell, resulting in no net water movement. Hypotonic solutions have a lower solute - concentration than the cell, causing water to move into the cell and potentially causing it to swell or burst. Hypertonic solutions have a higher solute - concentration than the cell, leading to water moving out of the cell and causing it to shrink. Analyze each image based on the cell's change: if it stays the same, it's isotonic; if it swells, it's hypotonic; if it shrinks, it's hypertonic.

Answer:

Without seeing the specific changes in the cells in the images:
If the cell in A has no change in shape, A. Isotonic
If the cell in B swells, B. Hypotonic
If the cell in C shrinks, C. Hypertonic