When a Cell Is Placed in a Hypertonic Solution

question 71

Multiple Choice

When a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution

• A) it will swell up and get larger
• B) it will rupture
• C) it will shrink or crenate
• D) solute concentration will remain the same but water will move
• E) solutes will move to restore equilibrium

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