If human cells are placed in an isotonic solution, they will:
A)shrivel
B)swell and burst
C)remain the same
D)none of these will occur

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In an isotonic solution, the concentration of solutes outside the cell is the same as the concentration inside the cell. This means that there is no osmotic pressure difference and water molecules will move in and out of the cell at the same rate, resulting in no net change in the shape or size of the cell. Therefore, the human cells will remain the same.

If Human Cells Are Placed in an Isotonic Solution, They