In the Section "Investigating Life: Does Natural Selection Maintain Cystic

question 58

Multiple Choice

In the section "Investigating Life: Does Natural Selection Maintain Cystic Fibrosis?," why does water leave the cell by osmosis after the active transport of chloride ions out of the cell by CFTR?

• A) The cell is now in a hypertonic solution.
• B) The cell is now in a hypotonic solution.
• C) The cell is now in an isotonic solution.
• D) The cell needs to regenerate the ATP used in active transport.
• E) The cell must pump out water to avoid bursting.

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