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Cell Homeostasis

Question 4 • Biology, VIA Fall 2026, Lstrange@sdale.org

In which kind of solution is the concentration of solutes the same inside and outside of the cell?

Answer
A
isotonic
B
hypertonic
C
hypotonic
D
concentrated

Explanation

An isotonic solution has the same solute concentration inside and outside the cell. That balance means there is no net movement of water across the cell membrane. A hypertonic or hypotonic solution has a higher or lower solute concentration on one side.

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