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A cell is placed in a solution where the concentration of solutes is higher inside the cell than outside the cell (i.e., the surrounding solution is hypotonic relative to 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, since the solute concentrations are equal on both sidesD.The cell will actively pump water out to maintain its normal shape and volume

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

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