If a Cell Has a Normal Osmotic Pressure of 4500

question 34

Multiple Choice

If a cell has a normal osmotic pressure of 4500 mmHg and is placed into a solution with an osmotic pressure of 3500 mmHg,what will happen to the cell?

• A)The cell will lose water and its osmotic pressure will decrease.
• B)The cell will gain water and its osmotic pressure will decrease.
• C)The cell will gain water and its osmotic pressure will increase.
• D)The cell will lose water and its osmotic pressure will increase.

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