The figure below reflects how these two cells would respond in an) ________ environment.
A) hypotonic
B) isotonic
C) hypertonic
D) diffuse
E) ionic

Question

The figure below reflects how these two cells would respond in an) ________ environment. 
A) hypotonic 
B) isotonic 
C) hypertonic 
D) diffuse 
E) ionic

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Water moves from an area of greater concentration of water to an area of lesser concentration of water. Since water is moving out here, the medium of these cells must have less water/be more concentrated, i.e., hypertonic.

The Figure Below Reflects How These Two Cells Would Respond