A cell is placed into a 3% dextrose solution. At that concentration, the solution is isotonic to the cell. If the concentration of dextrose in the solution is increased to 5%, the cell is now in a(n):
A) hypertonic solution.
B) isotonic solution.
C) hypotonic solution.
D) less concentrated solution.

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Increasing the concentration of dextrose to 5% makes the solution hypertonic compared to the cell, causing water to move out of the cell.

A Cell Is Placed into a 3% Dextrose Solution