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big1devin

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If cells are placed in a hypertonic solution containing a solute to which the membrane is impermeable, what could happen?
◦ The cells will shrink at first, but will later reach equilibrium with the surrounding solution and return to their original condition.
◦ The cells will swell and ultimately burst.
◦ The cells will lose water and shrink.
◦ The cells will show no change due to diffusion of both solute and solvent.


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Marked as best answer by big1devin on May 27, 2020

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big1devin

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Reply 2 on: May 27, 2020
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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