Solutions that are lower in concentration of solutes than a reference solution are known as
A)hypotonic.
B)isotonic.
C)hypertonic.
D)osmotic.

Question

Solutions that are lower in concentration of solutes than a reference solution are known as​ 
A)hypotonic. 
B)isotonic. 
C)hypertonic. 
D)osmotic.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The term "hypotonic" specifically refers to solutions that have a lower concentration of solutes (such as salts or sugars) than a reference solution. Isotonic solutions have the same concentration of solutes as the reference solution, while hypertonic solutions have a higher concentration of solutes than the reference solution. "Osmotic" is a more general term that refers to the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane in response to differences in solute concentration.

Solutions That Are Lower in Concentration of Solutes Than a Reference