Question

The figure above will be required for the next two questionsIn figure B, red blood cells are in what type of solution?Hypotonic, which means the solution (plasma) has higher solute concentrationHypertonic, which means the solution (plasma) has higher solute concentrationHypotonic, which means the solution (plasma) has lower solute concentrationHypertonic, which means the solution (plasma) has lower solute concentration

Answer 1

• Hypertonic - Greater solute concentration

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• Hypotonic - Lower solute concentration

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• Isotonic - Same solute concentration

Given that by osmosis water will go to where the concentration is higher, in an attempt to make the concentrations the same, and in figure B the cells have lost water, this means the plasma has a higher concentration of solute, which means is hypertonic. This means the answer is B.