Chapter 3, Problem 2RE

Summary Introduction

To Determine:

If the given statement 'cells shrink in response to a hypertonic medium' is true or false should be determined.

Introduction:

A hypertonic solution refers to a specific kind of solution, which exhibits a higher concentration of solutes on the exterior of a cell when compared with the interior of a cell. In this case, the cells seems to be deprived of solutes.