If Cells Are Placed in a Hypotonic Solution Containing a Solute

question 66

Multiple Choice

If cells are placed in a hypotonic solution containing a solute to which the membrane is impermeable, what could happen?

• A) The cells would swell and cell lysis could occur.
• B) The cells would lose water and crenate.
• C) The cells would crenate at first, but then reach equilibrium with the surrounding solution.
• D) The cells would show no change.
• E) The cells would maintain a low hydrostatic pressure.

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