A cell is isotonic to its 4% dextrose solution. When moved to a 6% dextrose solution, that cell will ________.
A) shrink
B) plump
C) bloat
D) rupture
E) lyse

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An isotonic solution means that the concentration of solutes inside the cell is equal to the concentration of solutes outside the cell. If the cell is moved to a hypertonic solution (higher concentration of solutes outside the cell, such as the 6% dextrose solution), water will move out of the cell, causing it to shrink.

A Cell Is Isotonic to Its 4% Dextrose Solution