Question

In a hypertonic solution the mass of the cell would ________.

Answer 1

In a hypertonic solution the mass of the cell would loose mass

Answer 2

Lose mass

Step-by-step explanation:

In hypertonic solution ,the concentration of solute is greater outside the cell membrane and less inside the cell membrane.

Osmosis is a process in which solvent moves from less concentrated solution to high concentrated solution through a semipermeable membrane and thus, equalizing the concentration each side of membrane.

When we place the cell in hypertonic solution then the solvent from cell moves out due to osmosis and the cell to shrink.Therefore, the mass would be decrease.

Hence, in hypertonic solution the mass of the cell would be loss .