A solution surrounding a cell is hypertonic if __________.

a. it contains more nonpenetrating solute particles than the interior of the cell
b. it contains the same amount of nonpenetrating solute particles as the interior of the cell
c. it contains fewer nonpenetrating solute particles than the interior of the cell


Answer: a. it contains more nonpenetrating solute particles than the interior of the cell

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

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___________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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

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a) urethra b) kidneys c) urinary bladder d) ureters

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