If the Fluid Inside of a Cell Has a Solute

question 72

Multiple Choice

If the fluid inside of a cell has a solute concentration of 5%, what would happen if the cell is placed in a solution with a solute concentration of 10%?

• A)Water molecules would leave the cell by osmosis.
• B)Water molecules would enter the cell by osmosis.
• C)Water molecules would cross the membrane in both directions, but there would be no net movement of water molecules.
• D)There would be no movement of water molecules in either direction.
• E)Solute molecules would leave the cell by osmosis.

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