When a Cell Is Placed in an Isotonic Solution, Water

question 19

Multiple Choice

When a cell is placed in an isotonic solution, water will:

• A) move into and out of the cell at an equal rate and not affect the cell.
• B) move into the cell and cause the cell to burst.
• C) move out of the cell and cause the cell to shrink.
• D) move into the cell and cause the cell to shrink.

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Definitions:

Elastic Demand

A situation where the quantity demanded of a good or service significantly changes as a result of a change in price.

Elastic Supply

Refers to a situation where the quantity of a good supplied by producers changes significantly in response to a small change in its price.

Inelastic Demand

A market situation where the demand for a product does not significantly change in response to price changes.

Inelastic Supply

A scenario in which the amount of a product or service provided is not significantly affected by variations in its price.