A 10% glucose solution is placed in the thistle tube. The thistle tube is placed in a beaker that contains a 5% glucose solution. The solution in the thistle tube is _______ to the solution in the beaker.
A) hypertonic
B) hypotonic
C) isotonic
D) none of the answer choices

Question

A 10% glucose solution is placed in the thistle tube. The thistle tube is placed in a beaker that contains a 5% glucose solution. The solution in the thistle tube is _______ to the solution in the beaker. 
A) hypertonic 
B) hypotonic 
C) isotonic 
D) none of the answer choices

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A 10% glucose solution is more concentrated than a 5% glucose solution, therefore the solution in the thistle tube is hypertonic (has a higher solute concentration) compared to the solution in the beaker.

A 10% Glucose Solution Is Placed in the Thistle Tube