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A cell is placed in a solution in which the concentration of solutes is higher inside the cell than outside the cell (i.e., a hypotonic solution surrounds the cell). What would you expect to happen to the cell?

A.The cell will swell and probably burst, as water moves into the cell by osmosisB.The cell will shrink and shrivel, as water moves out of the cell by osmosisC.The cell will remain unchanged, as the solute concentrations reach equilibrium instantlyD.The cell will actively pump water out to maintain its normal volume

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A cell is placed in a solution in which the concentration of solutes is higher inside the cell than outside the cell (i.e., a hypotonic solution surrounds the cell). What would you expect to happen to the cell?

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