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Author: McKinley

Publisher: INTER MCG

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Chapter 4.3, Problem 10WDYL

What occurs to the tonicity of a cell when it is placed into an isotonic, hypotonic, or hypertonic solution?

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Solution Summary: The author explains that the tonicity of a cell depends upon the concentration of the ions inside the cell.

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