What does it mean for an environment to be isotonic?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The concentration of solute in the environment is different from the concentration inside the cell.
The concentration of solute in the environment is different from the concentration inside the cell.

The concentration of solute is greater inside the cell than in the environment.
The concentration of solute is greater inside the cell than in the environment.

The concentration of solute in the environment and the concentration inside the cell are at equilibrium.
The concentration of solute in the environment and the concentration inside the cell are at equilibrium.

The concentration of solute is greater in the environment than inside the cell

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The concentration of solute in the environment and the concentration inside the cell are at equilibrium.

In an isotonic environment, there is no net movement of water across the cell membrane, leading to a balanced concentration of solutes inside and outside the cell.