Inquiry into Life 14th Edition by Sylvia Mader,Michael Windelspecht

Exercise 1

Choose the best answer for each question.
When a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution,
A) solute exits the cell to equalize the concentration on both sides of the plasma membrane.
B) water exits the cell toward the area of lower solute concentration.
C) water enters the cell toward the area of higher solute concentration.
D) solute exits and water enters the cell.
E) Both c and d are correct.