In Living Systems, a Solution with a Higher Solute Concentration

question 16

Multiple Choice

In living systems, a solution with a higher solute concentration than the surrounding cells is said to be ____. This causes water to flow ____ the cells by osmosis.

• A) hypertonic; into
• B) hypertonic; out of
• C) catatonic; into
• D) hypotonic; into
• E) hypotonic; out of

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Definitions:

Ethologists

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