Solution that contains a lower solute (more water) concentration than the cytoplasm of a cell; causes cell to gain water by osmosis.

What will be an ideal response?


hypotonic solution

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In the water cycle, animals return water to the environment by

A. transpiration and excretion. B. excretion. C. transpiration. D. evaporation and excretion. E. evaporation.

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The movement of 25-year-old fertile individuals between Mexico and Canada will eventually contribute to:

a. mutation. b. gene flow. c. genetic drift. d. natural selection. e. directional selection

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During the majority of male human fetal development, the testes are in the _____________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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Cestodes are often transmitted via which of the following?

A) aerosols B) open wounds in the skin C) undercooked meats D) water

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