If a Cell Has a Greater Concentration of Solute Than

question 48

Multiple Choice

If a cell has a greater concentration of solute than its environment,the cell

• A) will not experience a net gain or loss of water.
• B) is hypertonic to the environment.
• C) will die.
• D) is isotonic to the environment.
• E) is hypotonic to the environment.

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Definitions:

Archaean

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