Predict the Effect of Hypertonic Fluid on a Cell

question 77

Multiple Choice

Predict the effect of hypertonic fluid on a cell.

• A)Hypertonic fluids cause water to simultaneously be pulled into and then pushed out of a cell.
• B)Hypertonic fluids cause water to be pulled into the cytosol and the cell swells.
• C)Hypertonic fluids cause no water movement into or out of the cell.
• D)Hypertonic fluids cause water to move out of the cytosol and the cell shrinks.

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