Osmosis and Cell Membrane Quiz
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What is the result of placing a plant cell in a hypertonic solution?

  • The cell will gain water by osmosis and likely swell up
  • The cell will actively pump out water to maintain equilibrium
  • The cell will remain unchanged due to isotonic conditions
  • The cell will lose water by osmosis and likely shrink (correct)

    • What happens if an animal cell is placed in a hypotonic solution?

  • The cell will remain unchanged due to isotonic conditions
  • The cell will actively pump out water to maintain equilibrium
  • The cell will lose water by osmosis and likely shrink
  • The cell will gain water by osmosis and likely swell up (correct)

    • What is the effect of placing a cell in a hypotonic solution?

  • The cell will remain unchanged due to isotonic conditions
  • The cell will actively pump out water to maintain equilibrium
  • The cell will gain water by osmosis and likely swell up (correct)
  • The cell will lose water by osmosis and likely shrink

    • What happens when a cell is placed in an isotonic solution?

    <p>There will be no net movement of water across the cell membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution?

    <p>The cell will lose water by osmosis and likely shrink</p> Signup and view all the answers

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