Which of the following statements best describes what happens when a bacterial cell is placed in a solution containing 5 percent NaCl?

A) The cell will undergo osmotic lysis.

B) Water will move into the cell.

C) Sucrose will move into the cell from a higher to a lower concentration.

D) Water will move out of the cell.

E) No change will result; the solution is isotonic.

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Linda Oneill

Biology

13 June, 18:37

Which of the following statements best describes what happens when a bacterial cell is placed in a solution containing 5 percent NaCl?

A) The cell will undergo osmotic lysis.

B) Water will move into the cell.

C) Sucrose will move into the cell from a higher to a lower concentration.

D) Water will move out of the cell.

E) No change will result; the solution is isotonic.

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Mason Stephenson · Answer 1

The correct answer is option D

Water will move out of the cell

As a part of osmosis, the water moves from the high concentration (inside the cell) to the low concentration region (i. e into the 5% Nacl)