Compatible Solutes Counteract the Tendency of a Cell to Become

question 5

Multiple Choice

Compatible solutes counteract the tendency of a cell to become

• A) buoyant in high ionic strength environments.
• B) hyperosmotic in low ionic strength environments.
• C) dehydrated in high ionic strength environments.
• D) viscous in low ionic strength environments.

---

Definitions:

Sick Pay

Compensation paid to employees when they are unable to work due to illness.

Child Support Payments

Payments made by a non-custodial parent to support their child or children; these are not tax-deductible.

Original Issue Discount

The difference between the par value (or face value) of a bond and the lower price at which it is originally sold, which effectively represents interest paid to the bondholder.

Interest Income

Income earned from the lending of funds or depositing money in interest-bearing accounts.