What does it mean for an environment to be isotonic?(1 point)
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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 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 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 in the environment than inside the cell.
1 answer
The correct response is:
The concentration of solute in the environment and the concentration inside the cell are at equilibrium.
In an isotonic environment, the concentration of solutes is the same inside the cell and outside in the surrounding solution, which means there is no net movement of water into or out of the cell.
