Multiple choice

Which of the following statements are incorrect? a. A cell gains water from outside in a hypertonic solution. b. There is no net movement of water in an isotonic solution. c. A cell loses water by osmosis in a hypotonic solution.

  1. Only a and b

  2. Only a and c

  3. Only b and c

  4. All of the above

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A cell gains water from outside in a hypertonic solution. A cell loses water by osmosis in a hypotonic solution. Both these statements are incorrect. This is the correct answer choice.

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