If a Cell Is Surrounded by a Hypertonic Solution, It

question 46

Multiple Choice

If a cell is surrounded by a hypertonic solution, it will:

• A) lose water and shrink.
• B) gain water and swell.
• C) be broken down.
• D) eventually burst.

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