Question

A cell is placed in a water solution with the same salt concentration as the cell. The cell is placed in a _____.

hypotonic solution
hypertonic solution
isotonic solution

Answer 1

Isotonic solution. Hypotonic is less salt concentration and hypertonic is more

Answer 2

Answer: Isotonic solution

Isotonic solution is the solution in which the concentration of a solute is the same inside and outside of the cell. The concentration of solute is at equilibrium inside and outside of the semi- permeable membrane of the cell. The shape of the cell will remain unchanged as neither water nor solute will come out or enter the cell.