Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 6 - Lipids, Membranes, and the First Cells - Review - Page 138: 2

Answer

B

Work Step by Step

Osmosis occurs when water moves from an area of high concentration to low. if the solution surrounding a cell is hypertonic, then there is a lower concentration of water outside the cell. Hence, water will flow out of the cell, which will likely shrink as a result.
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