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the plasma membranes water flows at an equal rate. animal cells function the best in an isotonic environment. in an isotonic environment the blood cells stay normal and do not get lyced (which happens in hypotonic environments) and they do not shrivel (which happens in hypertonic environments).

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What happens when a cell is placed in an isotonic solution?

Nothing. There would be no gradient between the cell and the solution.


What happens when a solution is hypertonic?

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In an isotonic solution, the concentration of solutes inside and outside the cell is the same, so there is no net movement of water. This results in the cell maintaining its normal shape and size.


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In an isotonic solution the cell would be unchanged. In a hypertonic solution water would flow out of the cell and it would shrink. In a hypotonic solution water would flow into the cell and it would expand like a balloon and possibly rupture.


Does isotonic soultion cause a cell to shrink?

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What type of solution doesnt change the shape of a cell?

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What is a isotonic solution?

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Does isotonic mean a fluid containing salt and minerals?

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