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A leaf cell has a very low concentration of salt. What would happen to a leaf cell if it were placed in a highly concentrated salt solution?

A) The cell would lose water and the membrane would shrink slightly
B) The cell would gain water and break the cell wall
C) The cell would gain water and stretch the cell wall
D) The cell would lose water and the membrane would collapse

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Answer:

D) The cell would lose water and the membrane would collapse

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Answer: D if I am correct

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