Question

Which of the following statements is FALSE? a) A cell will shrink when the concentration of electrolytes is greater inside the cell than outside the cell. b) Sodium and potassium move across cell membranes by means of special proteins. c) Diffusion is the process whereby substances move from a high concentration of solute to an area of low concentration. d) Water follows the movement of electrolytes.

Answer 1

a) A cell will shrink when the concentration of electrolytes is greater inside the cell than outside the cell. FALSE

Step-by-step explanation:

The regulation of cell fluid is caused by molecules called as Electrolytes. The higher concentration of these electrolytes outside the cells or lower concentration inside the cells will suck water outside the cells. Water is pumped to the area where the concentration of electrolytes is high. It is also clears from the Option d) that water follows the movement of electrolytes so it means that water will move to out if the concentration of electrolytes outside the cells is high which will cause shrinkage of cell organelles.