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?

    • True
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  • 2. 

    Hypotonic solution means more solute and less water.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 

    In a hypotonic solution the total molar concentration of all dissolved solute particles is greater than that of another solution

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 4. 

    What is the meaning of the word hypo?

    • Much hyped

    • An animal

    • Under hyped

    • Particles

    Correct Answer
    A. Under hyped
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 5. 

    Plant cells take water by  Osmosis in a hypertonic solution

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 6. 

    ___________ prevents a plant cell from bursting when kept in a hypotonic solution.

    Correct Answer
    cell wall, Cell wall, Cell Wall
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 7. 

    What will be the result of osmosis in a cell?

    • The cell will lose water

    • No impact on the cell

    • The cell will gain water

    • Not sure

    Correct Answer
    A. The cell will gain water
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 

    What does 'tonos' mean? 

    • Contracting

    • Stretching

    • Prevention

    • Responsive

    Correct Answer
    A. Stretching
    Explanation
    The word "tonos" refers to stretching.

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