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When a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, a. solute exits the cell to equalize the concentration on both sides of the membrane. b. water exits the cell toward the area of lower solute concentration. c. water enters the cell toward the area of higher solute concentration. d. there is no net movement of water or solutes.

          When a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution,
a. solute exits the cell to equalize the concentration on both sides of the membrane.
b. water exits the cell toward the area of lower solute concentration.
c. water enters the cell toward the area of higher solute concentration.
d. there is no net movement of water or solutes.

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Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht

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10/13/2022

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Step 1: In a hypotonic solution, the concentration of solutes outside the cell is lower than the concentration of solutes inside the cell. Show more…

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When a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, a. solute exits the cell to equalize the concentration on both sides of the membrane. b. water exits the cell toward the area of lower solute concentration. c. water enters the cell toward the area of higher solute concentration. d. there is no net movement of water or solutes.