If a cell containing 5% glucose (solution A)in the cytoplasm is placed in a 2% glucose solution (solution B),solution
A) A is isotonic to solution B
B) A is hypotonic to solution B
C) A is hypertonic to solution B
D) B is hypertonic to solution A
E) B is isotonic to solution A

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Solution A is hypertonic to solution B because it has a higher concentration of glucose (5%) compared to solution B's 2% glucose concentration. In osmosis, the solution with the higher solute concentration is termed hypertonic.

If a Cell Containing 5% Glucose (Solution A)in the Cytoplasm