When Cells are Placed in a Hypertonic Solution, _______

Question

When cells are placed in a hypertonic solution, _______.
A) there is a net movement of water out of the cells
B) there is a net movement of water into the cells
C) the net movement of water is zero
D) water is moved out of the cell by active transport

Accepted Answer

In a hypertonic solution, there is a higher concentration of solutes outside the cell compared to inside the cell. As a result, water moves out of the cells to balance the concentration, causing the cells to shrink. This results in a net movement of water out of the cells.