A solution outside a cell contains less solute than the cell's cytoplasm. This solution is:

Answer as guest — Start Free Practice Test to earn Practice PointsHow to earn pointsAsk a question+3Answer a question+1Someone answers yours+1Your Q gets upvoted+1Pioneer bonus (first 5)+51 point = ₹1 discount on purchases, ask questions & climb the leaderboard!

• A Hypertonic
• B Hypotonic
• C Isotonic
• D Saturated

Submit Answer

Show answer and explanation

Answer: B. Hypotonic

Because the outside solution has less solute, it is called hypotonic relative to the cell.

Answering after opening this box earns no Practice Points.