Which one of the following will happen if the medium surrounding the cell has a higher concentration than the cell ?
[amp_mcq option1=”The cell will gain water” option2=”The cell will die” option3=”There will be no change” option4=”The cell will lose water” correct=”option4″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2019
– A hypertonic solution has a higher solute concentration and thus a lower water potential compared to the cell.
– Water moves from the cell (higher water potential) to the hypertonic medium (lower water potential).