A ________ Medium is One of Higher Osmolarity Than the Cell

Question

A ________ medium is one of higher osmolarity than the cell.
A) hypertonic
B) hypotonic
C) isotonic
D) defined
E) complex

Accepted Answer

A hypertonic medium has a higher concentration of solutes than the cell, causing water to move out of the cell and potentially leading to cellular dehydration or death.