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Question

Grapes placed in three beakers X, Y and Z containing different type of solutions are shown in figures.

If Beaker X contains water, Y and Z contains

A

Y – hypotonic solution, Z – hypertonic solution

B

Y – hypertonic solution, Z – hypotonic solution

C

Y and Z – isotonic solutions

D

Y and Z – hypotonic solution

Answer

Y – hypotonic solution, Z – hypertonic solution

Explanation

Solution

In hypotonic solution, the water is drawn in and the grape swells while in hypertonic solution the water is drawn out and the grape shrinks.