Multiple choice

Match the following:

 
a. If the external solution is more concentrated than the cytoplasm, it is said to be 1. Hypertonic
b. If the external solution is more dilute than the cytoplasm, it is said to be 2. Isotonic
c. If the external solution balances the osmotic pressure of the cytoplasm, it is said to be 3. Hypotonic

  1. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3

  2. a - 1, b - 2, c - 3

  3. a - 1, b - 3, c - 2

  4. a - 3, b - 1, c - 2

  5. a - 2, b - 3, c - 1
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. If the external solution is more concentrated than the cytoplasm, it is said to be hypertonic. If the external solution is more dilute than the cytoplasm, it is said to be hypotonic. If the external solution balances the osmotic pressure of the cytoplasm, it is said to be isotonic.

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