Which of the following cells would undergo osmotic lysis?

a. gram- cell in distilled water
b. gram- cell in salt water
c. gram+ cell in distilled water plus penicillin
d. gram+ cell in salt water


Answer: c. gram+ cell in distilled water plus penicillin

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