A Cell That Neither Gains nor Loses a Net Amount

question 43

Multiple Choice

A cell that neither gains nor loses a net amount of water at equilibrium when it is immersed in a solution is ________.

• A)isotonic to its environment
• B)hypertonic to its environment
• C)hypotonic to its environment
• D)metabolically inactive

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, or loan repayments.

Variable Costs

Expenses that vary directly with the amount of production output of a company.

Purely Competitive Industry

Characterized by many firms selling identical products, where no single firm can influence the market price, ensuring competition based on price.

Short-Run Costs

Costs that vary with the level of output in the short term, where some inputs are fixed.