Question

A solution should be _____ in order to prevent water gain or water loss in a cell. hypotonic hypertonic isotonic

Answer 1

In order for the solution to prevent water

loss or water gain is it has to be an isotonic solution. An isotonic solution

refers to a solution where there ae equal amount of solute inside and outside

the cell. With equal amount, there will be no water movement preventing from

loss or gain.

Answer 2

The answer is isotonic.

In order for the solution to prevent water loss or water gain is it has to be an isotonic solution. An isotonic solution refers to a solution where there ae equal amount of solute inside and outside the cell. With equal amount, there will be no water movement preventing from loss or gain.