Multiple Choice
In a system where a semipermeable membrane separates two solutions, one with a higher concentration of H+ ions and one with a lower concentration, which direction will H+ ions diffuse due to osmosis?
14. Solutions
Osmosis
Multiple Choice
A cell exposed to a hypertonic environment will ______ by osmosis.
A
gain water and swell
B
lose water and shrink
C
burst due to water intake
D
remain unchanged
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the concept of osmosis: Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration.
Define a hypertonic environment: A hypertonic solution has a higher solute concentration compared to the inside of the cell.
Analyze the water movement: Since water moves toward the higher solute concentration, water will move out of the cell into the hypertonic environment.
Predict the effect on the cell: As water leaves the cell, the cell will lose water and shrink.
Conclude that in a hypertonic environment, a cell will lose water and shrink due to osmosis.
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