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.

Question

(1 point)
Responses

hypotonic/ hypertonic

hypotonic/ isotonic

hypertonic/ hypotonic

isotonic/ hypertonic

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 stalks, causing them to swell. In a hypertonic solution, water moves out of the celery stalks, leading to them becoming limp and soft.