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If cells are placed in a hypertonic solution containing a solute to which the membrane is impermeable what could happena)cells would shrink then later reach equilibriumb)cell swell and ultimately burstc)cell show no changed)loose water and shrink

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Answer:

cell swell and burst(b)

Step-by-step explanation:

This process is called hemolysis. it also occurs in a red blood cell.

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