Question

a cell placed ina hypertonic solution will

Answer 1

A cell placed in a hypertonic solution will shrink.

• A hypertonic solution can be described as a solution in which the solutes are more as compared to the solvent.
• Due to osmosis, which is the movement of water molecules from a higher concentration to a lower concentration, water will move from the cell into the hypertonic solution.
• As a result, cell will lose water and shrink.
• Hence, placing a cell in a hypertonic solution will cause shrinking of the cell.