If the solution in a beaker is hypotonic relative to the egg or any kind of cell

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If the solution in a beaker is hypotonic relative to the egg or any kind of cell submerged in the solution, what will happen to the volume in that beaker over time? A) volume in the beaker will rise. B) impossible to say. C) volume in the beaker will drop. If the solution in a beaker is hypotonic relative to the egg or any kind of cell submerged in the solution, what will happen to the volume in that beaker over time? A) volume in the beaker will rise. B) impossible to say. C) volume in the beaker will drop. A) volume in the beaker will rise. B) impossible to say. C) volume in the beaker will drop.

Explanation / Answer

The answer is: C. volume in the beaker will drop.

Since the beaker water is hypotonic, there will be endosmosis, and water from beaker will enter the cell or egg. so volume in the beaker will drop.

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