Question

tick the correct box for each statement below

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statement | isotonic | hypertonic | hypotonic

the solute concentration inside the cell is higher than outside the cell.

there is a higher solute concentration outside the cell than inside the cell.

the solute concentrations inside and outside the cell are equal.

the cell can burst.

the cell shrinks.

there is no net movement of water in the cell.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each statement based on the definitions of isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions:

1. "The solute concentration inside the cell is higher than outside the cell."

• In a hypotonic solution, the solute concentration inside the cell is higher than outside. Water moves into the cell (can cause bursting).
• Tick: Hypotonic

2. "There is a higher solute concentration outside the cell than inside the cell."

• In a hypertonic solution, the solute concentration outside the cell is higher than inside. Water moves out, causing the cell to shrink.
• Tick: Hypertonic

3. "The solute concentrations inside and outside the cell are equal."

• In an isotonic solution, solute concentrations inside and outside the cell are equal. No net water movement.
• Tick: Isotonic

4. "The cell can burst."

• In a hypotonic solution, water enters the cell, and it may burst (especially in animal cells).
• Tick: Hypotonic

5. "The cell shrinks."

• In a hypertonic solution, water leaves the cell, causing it to shrink.
• Tick: Hypertonic

6. "There is no net movement of water in the cell."

• In an isotonic solution, solute concentrations are equal, so no net water movement.
• Tick: Isotonic

Final Ticks (summarized):

Statement	Isotonic	Hypertonic	Hypotonic
2		✔️
3	✔️
4			✔️
5		✔️
6	✔️

Answer:

To solve this, we analyze each statement based on the definitions of isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions:

1. "The solute concentration inside the cell is higher than outside the cell."

• In a hypotonic solution, the solute concentration inside the cell is higher than outside. Water moves into the cell (can cause bursting).
• Tick: Hypotonic

2. "There is a higher solute concentration outside the cell than inside the cell."

• In a hypertonic solution, the solute concentration outside the cell is higher than inside. Water moves out, causing the cell to shrink.
• Tick: Hypertonic

3. "The solute concentrations inside and outside the cell are equal."

• In an isotonic solution, solute concentrations inside and outside the cell are equal. No net water movement.
• Tick: Isotonic

4. "The cell can burst."

• In a hypotonic solution, water enters the cell, and it may burst (especially in animal cells).
• Tick: Hypotonic

5. "The cell shrinks."

• In a hypertonic solution, water leaves the cell, causing it to shrink.
• Tick: Hypertonic

6. "There is no net movement of water in the cell."

• In an isotonic solution, solute concentrations are equal, so no net water movement.
• Tick: Isotonic

Final Ticks (summarized):

Statement	Isotonic	Hypertonic	Hypotonic
2		✔️
3	✔️
4			✔️
5		✔️
6	✔️