Question

The transport of water molecules from a solution to the cell cytoplasm occurs in *



1) Hypertonic solution

2) Hypotonic solution

3) Isotonic solution

4) All of the mentioned

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Answer 1

Answer:

2】Hypotanic solution (√)

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option is 2) Hypotonic solution.

Explanation:

The transport of water molecules from a solution to the cell cytoplasm or visa versa is depend on their osmotic concentration.

1) Hypertonic solution: A solution, whose osmotic concentration is more than that of cell cytoplasm is termed as Hypertonic solution. Transport of water molecules from cell cytoplasm to solution occurs. Hence, this option is  Incorrect.

2) Hypotonic solution: A solution, whose osmotic concentration is less than that of cell cytoplasm is termed as Hypotonic solution. Transport of water molecules from  solution to cell cytoplasm occurs. Hence, this option is Correct.

3) Isotonic solution: A solution, whose osmotic concentration is equal to that of cell cytoplasm is termed as Isotonic solution. No transport of water molecules from solution to cell cytoplasm occurs. Hence, this option is Incorrect.