Suppose That a Cell Has a Membrane That Is Permeable

question 48

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a cell has a membrane that is permeable to water but NOT to Na⁺ or Cl^- or any other solute. More NaCl exists outside the cell than inside the cell, and the osmolarity of the cell is higher than that of the solution surrounding the cell. Which of the following should occur?

• A) Overall, the cell should lose water and take up Na⁺ and Cl^-.
• B) Overall, the cell should take up water, Na⁺, and Cl^-.
• C) Overall, the cell should take up water and lose Na⁺ and Cl^-.
• D) Overall, the cell should take up water.

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