JAMB - Biology (2015 - No. 22)
When the solute concentration of the cell and its surrounding medium are the same, the solution is said to be
hypertonic
hypotonic
isotonic
acidic
Explanation
Option C is correct. This is because, any time there is the same solute concentration of both cell and its surrounding medium, the solution is said to be isotonic. So, there will be no losing or gaining of water into the cell or the surrounding medium.