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What happens to animal cells in an isotonic solution?
What happens to animal cells in an isotonic solution?
- They change shape as water moves into the cell
- There is no concentration gradient and therefore, no net flow of water (correct)
- The cells shrink and potentially burst
- Water diffuses into the cell and causes it to swell
What is the effect of placing a cell in a hypotonic solution?
What is the effect of placing a cell in a hypotonic solution?
- There is no change in osmotic pressure
- Water will diffuse out of the cell and cause it to swell (correct)
- The cells remain unchanged
- The cell will shrink and crenate
How does osmotic pressure affect the shape of animal cells?
How does osmotic pressure affect the shape of animal cells?
- It has no impact on the cells
- It causes the cells to change shape as water moves in or out (correct)
- It causes the cells to shrink and crenate
- It leads to no change in the shape of cells
What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?
What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?
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Why do animal cells change shape when there is a change in osmotic pressure?
Why do animal cells change shape when there is a change in osmotic pressure?
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