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If the medium surrounding the cell has more water than the water inside the cell, meaning that the outside solution is very dilute, the cell will gain water by osmosis. Such a solution is known as
If the medium surrounding the cell has more water than the water inside the cell, meaning that the outside solution is very dilute, the cell will gain water by osmosis. Such a solution is known as
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The correct option is A Hypotonic Solution
If the medium surrounding the cell has a higher water concentration than the cell, meaning that the outside solution is very dilute, the cell will gain water by osmosis. Such a solution is known as a hypotonic solution.
Water molecules are free to pass across the cell membrane in both directions, but more water will come into the cell than will leave. The net (overall) result is that water enters the cell. The cell is likely to swell up.
If the medium surrounding the cell has a higher water concentration than the cell, meaning that the outside solution is very dilute, the cell will gain water by osmosis. Such a solution is known as a hypotonic solution.
Water molecules are free to pass across the cell membrane in both directions, but more water will come into the cell than will leave. The net (overall) result is that water enters the cell. The cell is likely to swell up.
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