Question

If a cell is in a hypertonic solution, which statement is true about water movement and the cell?

1) Water only enters the cell.
2) More water leaves the cell than enters the cell.
3) More water enters the cell than leaves the cell.
4) Water leaves and enters the cell at the same rate.

Answer 1

More water enters the cell than leaves the cell.

Answer 2

More water leaves the cell than enters the cell. Since it is a hypertonic solution, the surrounding medium has lesser concentration of water than the cell