Using the appropriate osmotic terms (hypertonic, hypotonic, or isotonic) describe what would happen to each organism in the following settings: a. A bunch of carrots are placed soaked a sink of distilled water.

Using the appropriate osmotic terms (hypertonic, hypotonic, or isotonic) describe what would happen to each organism in the following settings: a. A bunch of carrots are placed soaked a sink of distilled water.

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Chapter3: Cells And How They Work

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Using the appropriate osmotic terms (hypertonic, hypotonic, or isotonic) describe what would happen to each organism in the following settings:

a. A bunch of carrots are placed soaked a sink of distilled water.

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