Answer: Hypertonic solution.
- A Hypotonic solution
- B Isotonic solution
- C Hypertonic solution
- D Distilled water
Correct answer: C. Hypertonic solution
Explanation: In a hypertonic solution, water leaves the cell by osmosis. The cell membrane shrinks away from wall: this is plasmolysis.
Animal cell structure with major organelles labeled. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Concept context
Cell theory, prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells, organelles and their functions. Foundation of all biology.