Osmosis

question 52

Multiple Choice

Osmosis

• A) involves the diffusion of solute particles.
• B) can cause a cell to shrink when placed in a hypotonic solution.
• C) occurs through a selectively permeable membrane.
• D) can cause a cell to rupture when placed in a hypertonic solution.
• E) can cause a cell to shrink when placed in a hypotonic solution and can cause a cell to rupture when placed in a hypertonic solution.

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