A red blood cell is placed in a beaker filled with a “hypertonic” solution. Explain the ...

I know there is a 2 question limit rule but all three go together and I wouldn't know how to explain the last one on another post if I seperate them up.



4.) A red blood cell is placed in a beaker filled with a “hypertonic” solution.  Explain the tonicity difference between the inside and outside of the cell, and what will happen to the cell. (4 points)








5.   A red blood cell is placed in a beaker filled with a “hypotonic” solution.  Explain the tonicity difference between the inside and outside of the cell, and what will happen to the cell. (4 points)












6.   For questions 4 & 5, what moved across the membrane?  What do we call this type of movement?  Is it passive or active? (3 points)