AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt
A cell in a hypertonic solution will
A.lose water and shrink
B.gain water and swell
C.stay exactly the same size
D.burst immediately regardless of wall
Explanation
Core Concept
Higher solute outside means water exits toward the higher solute concentration, shrinking animal cells (crenation) or plasmolyzing plant cells.
Correct Answer
Alose water and shrink
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