Question
What does it mean for an environment to be isotonic? (1 point)
Options
The concentration of solute in the environment and the concentration inside the cell are at equilibrium.
The concentration of solute in the environment is different from the concentration inside the cell.
The concentration of solute is greater in the environment than inside the cell.
The concentration of solute is greater inside the cell than in the environment.
Options
The concentration of solute in the environment and the concentration inside the cell are at equilibrium.
The concentration of solute in the environment is different from the concentration inside the cell.
The concentration of solute is greater in the environment than inside the cell.
The concentration of solute is greater inside the cell than in the environment.
Answers
GPT-5 mini
The first option. In an isotonic environment the solute concentration outside the cell equals the solute concentration inside, so there is no net water movement.