D cholesterol embedded in a bilayer of phospholipids Question 3
2 Points
Suppose the total solute concentration in a cell is 10 times less than the concentration of solutes in the surrounding fluid
(extracellular fluid). Assuming only the principle of osmosis will apply what will happen to the cell?
A The cell will burst open due to the influx of water.
B The cell will shrink in size due to the movement of water outside the cell.
C The cell will burst open due to the influx of solutes into the cell.
D) The cell will shrink in size due to the movement of solutes out of the cell.