Question

If the concentration on the inside of a cell is 3%and the concentration on the outside of a cell is 1%, what is true ?A. The solution is hypertonicB. none are correctC. The solution is isotonicD. The cell will under go hemolysisE. The solution is crenation

Answer 1

Let's define a couple of key terms:

0. Hypotonic, - The cell has a ,lower, concentration than the surrounding area

,

1. Isotonic, - The cell has the ,same, concentration as the surrounding area

,

2. Hypertonic, - The cell has a ,higher, concentration than the surrounding area

Now let's use this information to answer our question:

We are given that the inside of the cell has a 3% concentration while the outside surrounding area has a 1% concentration.

Since 3% > 1%, we can say that the cell has a higher concentration than the surrounding area, making it a hypertonic cell. That would imply that the solution is also hypotonic.

Therefore, our best answer choice is B.