Cell Transport - Strength of Solutions

Question 1

Isotonic

Answer 1

• Iso= same
• The solute concentration inside and outside the cell are equal.
• The cell and the environment are in a state of equilibrium the cell will maintain its size.

Question 2

Hypertonic

Answer 2

• Hyper= more
• The solute concentration is higher outside of the cell. (there is MORE solute outside)
• Water moves out of the cell and the cell will shrink.

Question 3

Hypotonic

Answer 3

• Hypo= less
• The solute concentration outside the cell is lower than inside the cell. (there is LESS solute outside)
• Water moves into the cell and the cell will swell/burst (lysis).​