What Is A Hypotonic Solution Quiz?
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When a cell is exposed to hypotonic conditions, there is net water movement into the cell?
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True
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False
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Hypotonic solution means more solute and less water.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The statement is incorrect. A hypotonic solution actually has less solute and more water. In a hypotonic solution, the concentration of solutes is lower outside the cell compared to inside the cell. This causes water to move into the cell, leading to cell swelling or bursting.Rate this question:
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In a hypotonic solution the total molar concentration of all dissolved solute particles is greater than that of another solution
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
In a hypotonic solution, the total molar concentration of all dissolved solute particles is lower than that of another solution. This means that there are fewer solute particles in the hypotonic solution compared to the other solution.Rate this question:
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What is the meaning of the word hypo?
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Much hyped
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An animal
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Under hyped
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Particles
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A. Under hypedExplanation
The word "hypo" is a prefix that means "under" or "below." In this context, "under hyped" means something that has not received enough attention or promotion. It is the opposite of "much hyped," which means something that has been excessively promoted or talked about. Therefore, "under hyped" is the correct meaning of the word "hypo" in this question.Rate this question:
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Plant cells take water by Osmosis in a hypertonic solution
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Plant cells take in water by osmosis in a hypertonic solution because osmosis is the movement of water molecules from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration across a semipermeable membrane. In a hypertonic solution, the concentration of solutes outside the cell is higher than inside the cell, causing water to move into the cell to balance the concentration. This process allows plant cells to maintain their turgidity and perform essential functions such as nutrient uptake and cell expansion.Rate this question:
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___________ prevents a plant cell from bursting when kept in a hypotonic solution.
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cell wall, Cell wall, Cell WallExplanation
The cell wall is the correct answer. The cell wall is a rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane in plant cells. It provides support and protection to the cell, and it prevents the cell from bursting when it is placed in a hypotonic solution. In a hypotonic solution, there is a lower concentration of solutes outside the cell compared to inside the cell. This causes water to enter the cell, potentially leading to the cell bursting. However, the cell wall exerts pressure on the cell membrane, preventing it from expanding and bursting.Rate this question:
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What will be the result of osmosis in a cell?
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The cell will lose water
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No impact on the cell
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The cell will gain water
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Not sure
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A. The cell will gain waterExplanation
Osmosis is the movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration. In this case, since the question does not provide any information about the solute concentration inside and outside the cell, it is assumed that the solute concentration outside the cell is lower. Therefore, water molecules will move from outside the cell to inside the cell through osmosis, causing the cell to gain water.Rate this question:
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What does 'tonos' mean?
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Contracting
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Stretching
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Prevention
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Responsive
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A. StretchingExplanation
The word "tonos" refers to stretching.Rate this question:
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