Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 7 - Microbial Nutrition, Ecology, and Growth - Multiple-Choice and True-False Questions - Bloom's Levels 1 and 2: Remember and Understand - Page 198: 7

Answer

b. lose water

Work Step by Step

Water is lost by the cell in hypertonic water as there is excess solute in the environment as compared to that in the cell; hence, water will move to the environment. Thus, the correct answer is option B.
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