Question

A cell containing 300 mOsm of non-penetrating solutes per liter is placed in a solution containing 200 mOsm of non-penetrating solutes per liter and 100 mOsm of the penetrating solute urea per liter. The solution can be said to be __________ with respect to the cell.

Answer 1

Answer: Iso-osmotic and Hypotonic

Explanation:

An iso osmotic solution also known as the isotonic solution is referred to as a solution which tends to have same concentration as of water or whichever it is compared to.  On the other hand a hypotonic solution is referred to as any solution which tends to have a lower pressure(osmotic) than any another solution. This is generally referred to as a solution which has more water and less solute than any another solution.