If cells are placed in a hypertonic solution what will

Last updated: 6/21/2023

If cells are placed in a hypertonic solution what will happen Assuming that the cells membranes are impermeable to the solution s solute The cells will show no change due to diffusion of both solute and solvent The cells will shrink at first but will later reach equilibrium with the surrounding solution and return to their original condition The cells will swell and ultimately burst The cells will lose water and shrink