When Cells Are Placed in a Hypertonic Environment They Will

question 45

Multiple Choice

When cells are placed in a hypertonic environment they will undergo ________ .

• A)lysis
• B)no change in size
• C)swelling of the cell which is contained by the cell wall
• D)plasmolysis

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Definitions:

Critical Periods

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Environment

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