If a Cell Were Placed in a Hypotonic Solution

question 29

Multiple Choice

If a cell were placed in a hypotonic solution:

• A) there would be a net gain of water into the cell.
• B) there would be a net loss of water out of the cell.
• C) no water would move into or out of the cell.
• D) water would move into and out of the cell in equal amounts.

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