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A solution that contains a lower osmotic pressure than the cytoplasm of a cell is called: Question 9Select one:a.hypertonicb.merotonicc.isotonicd.hypotonice.homotonic

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A solution that contains a lower osmotic pressure than the cytoplasm of a cell is called: Question 9Select one:a.hypertonicb.merotonicc.isotonicd.hypotonice.homotonic

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The correct answer is d. hypotonic. A hypotonic solution has a lower osmotic pressure than the cytoplasm of a cell. This means that it has a lower concentration of solutes, so water will tend to move into the cell to try to equalize the concentrations. This can cause the cell to swell and possibly burst.

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