Asked by Layza Barrios on Apr 26, 2024
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Cells placed in a hypotonic solution will shrink.
Hypotonic Solution
A hypotonic solution is one where the concentration of solutes is lower outside the cell than inside it, leading to water entering the cell.
- Differentiate among isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic solutions and understand their impact on cellular functions.
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Nikhil SundaramApr 27, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Cells placed in a hypotonic solution will actually swell and potentially burst (lyse) due to the excess water entering the cell.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic solutions and understand their impact on cellular functions.