A Paramecium Is Placed in a Hypotonic Solution

question 31

Multiple Choice

A paramecium is placed in a hypotonic solution.Which will occur?

• A)Salts will move into the paramecium from the surrounding solution
• B)Water will move into the paramecium from the surrounding solution
• C)Salts will move out of the paramecium into the surrounding solution
• D)Water will move out of the paramecium into the surrounding solution

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involves the organization of different elements or activities to enable them to work together effectively toward a common goal.

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