If a cell contains 1% non-penetrating solutes and it is surrounded by fluid containing 5% non-penetrating solutes, a. Will water enter or leave the cell? b. Is the cell hypertonic or hypotonic with respect to the fluid? For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac).
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In this case, water will leave the cell. This is because the concentration of non-penetrating solutes outside the cell is higher than inside the cell. Water moves from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration through a Show more…
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