Solution that is equal in solute concentration to that of the cytoplasm of a cell; causes cell to neither lose nor gain water by osmosis.

What will be an ideal response?


isotonic solution

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How do directional transport and efflux carriers work in auxin signaling?

What will be an ideal response?

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__________ or __________ extend from many prokaryotic cells and serve in attachment and motility

ANSWER: Pili; flagella Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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