If a cell has a greater concentration of solute than its environment, the cell

A. is isotonic to the environment.
B. will not experience a net gain or loss of water.
C. will die.
D. is hypertonic to the environment.
E. is hypotonic to the environment.


D. is hypertonic to the environment.

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