What will happen to a cell that is placed in a solution containing a high concentration of sugar, a molecule that cannot pass across the cell membrane?
a. The cell will swell up with water and burst.
b. The cell will pump the salt in the cytoplasm out of the cell via simple diffusion.
c. The cell will lose its interior water, causing it to shrivel up and possibly die.
Answer: c. The cell will lose its interior water, causing it to shrivel up and possibly die.
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