Biology · Osmosis and Cell Osmolarity
Consider a living cell placed in a hypotonic solution. In this dynamic equilibrium context, net movement of water occurs. Select the true statement regarding the entry and exit of water.
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- 1Water only exits the cell but does not enter.
- 2Equal amounts of water enter and exit the cell, maintaining structural balance.
- 3Water enters and exits simultaneously, but the amount of water entering is greater than the amount exiting.✓
- 4Water only enters the cell but does not exit.
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Water enters and exits simultaneously, but the amount of water entering is greater than the amount exiting.
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