If a Cell Is Placed in a Hypotonic Solution, Which

question 21

Multiple Choice

If a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, which will occur?

• A) Salts will move into the cell from the surrounding solution.
• B) Water will move into the cell from the surrounding solution.
• C) Salts will move out of the cell into the surrounding solution.
• D) Water will move out of the cell into the surrounding solution.
• E) None of the choices will occur.

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Definitions:

Surfactant

A substance that reduces the surface tension of fluids, facilitating processes like breathing by preventing the collapse of alveoli in the lungs.

Type II Pneumocytes

Specialized cells lining the alveoli of the lungs that secrete pulmonary surfactant to decrease the surface tension at the air/liquid interface, aiding in respiratory mechanics.

Cuboidal Epithelial Cells

Cube-shaped cells found lining various ducts and glands, playing a role in secretion and absorption.

Boyle's Law

A gas law stating that the pressure of a given mass of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to its volume at a constant temperature.