HomeTestsSearchRankProfile
mediumMCQSSC CGL2026General Awareness
1 attempts0% success rate1 mark

When the medium surrounding the cell is a hypotonic solution, the cell is likely to ________

  1. A
    Swell up
  2. B
    Stay the same size
  3. C
    Shrink
  4. D
    No option is correct.

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

A hypotonic solution has a higher concentration of water than inside the cell. Through the process of osmosis, water molecules enter into the cell, causing the cell to gain volume and swell up.

Practice this question

Try it yourself before checking the explanation above.

When the medium surrounding the cell is a hypotonic solution, the cell is likely to ________
A
Swell up
B
Stay the same size
C
Shrink
D
No option is correct.

Share This Question

ScienceBiologyCell Biology

Related Questions

easyMCQ

Which one of the following statements is true?

easyMCQ

Which of the following statements is not correct?

easyMCQ

Which one of the following statements is correct?

easyMCQ

The product formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with a primary amine is:

easyMCQ

Which part of the tobacco plant is infected by Meloidogyne incognita?

easyMCQ

The term ecosystem was coined by:

Ready for a Full Test?

Practice with timed mock tests and track your performance across General Awareness.

Browse TestsLeaderboard

Discussion