Two identical plant cell samples of equal mass were taken from the same plant and were prepared for an experiment. Each sample was placed in a different solution. The percent change in mass was recorded and graphed over an eight hour period as shown below. Percent change in mass of plant cells +10+ -10+ Fo Cell Sample in Solution A Cell Sample in Solution B Given the results, which of the following statements is accurate? Time (hours) Select one: a. Solution A was hypertonic and solution B was hypotonic to the plant cells. b. Both solutions were hypertonic to the plant cells. c. Solution A was hypotonic to the plant cells. d. Both solutions were isotonic to the plant cells.

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Two identical plant cell samples of equal mass were taken from the same plant and were prepared for an
experiment. Each sample was placed in a different solution. The percent change in mass was recorded
and graphed over an eight hour period as shown below.
Percent change
in mass of
plant cells
+10+
-10+
Fo
Cell Sample in
Solution A
Cell Sample in
Solution B
Given the results, which of the following statements is accurate?
Time (hours)
Select one:
a. Solution A was hypertonic and solution B was hypotonic to the plant cells.
b. Both solutions were hypertonic to the plant cells.
c. Solution A was hypotonic to the plant cells.
d. Both solutions were isotonic to the plant cells.
Transcribed Image Text:Two identical plant cell samples of equal mass were taken from the same plant and were prepared for an experiment. Each sample was placed in a different solution. The percent change in mass was recorded and graphed over an eight hour period as shown below. Percent change in mass of plant cells +10+ -10+ Fo Cell Sample in Solution A Cell Sample in Solution B Given the results, which of the following statements is accurate? Time (hours) Select one: a. Solution A was hypertonic and solution B was hypotonic to the plant cells. b. Both solutions were hypertonic to the plant cells. c. Solution A was hypotonic to the plant cells. d. Both solutions were isotonic to the plant cells.
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