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A cell has an internal osmolarity of 0.5 mM. It is placed in a solution with an osmolarity of 0.5 mM.

The external solution is ________ to the cell. Use the options below to type in the appropriate letter only here (i.e. type in "A", not "Hypertonic") :

A. Hypertonic

B. Hypotonic

C. Isotonic
The cell will _________ after being placed in the external solution. Use the options below to type in the appropriate letter only here (i.e. type in "A", not "Expand") :
A. Expand

B. Shrink

C. Remain the same size

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I think the answer above mine is actually incorrect. The cell SHOULD become hypotonic Meaning OPTION B FOR PART ONE. And it should expand MEANING OPTION A FOR PART 2
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Answer:

A B

Step-by-step explanation:

The external solution is A. Hypertonic to the cell.

The cell will B. Shrink after being placed in the external solution.

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