Question

Celery stalks that are soaked in fresh water for several hours swell. However, celery stalks left in a salt solution become limp and soft. We can conclude from these observations that the celery in the first image is in a _______________ solution, but the celery in the second image is in a _________________ solution.(1 point)Responseshypotonic/ isotonicisotonic/ hypertonichypotonic/ hypertonichypertonic/ hypotonic

Answer 1

We can conclude from these observations that the celery in the first image is in a hypotonic solution, but the celery in the second image is in a hypertonic solution.

In a hypotonic solution, water moves into the celery cells, causing them to swell and become crisp. In a hypertonic solution, water moves out of the celery cells, resulting in limp and soft stalks.