Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 4 - Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells - Study Questions - Multiple Choice - Page 109: 3

Answer

b. Water will move into the cell

Work Step by Step

Water will diffuse through the thin cell wall of gram negative bacteria, which leads to osmotic lysis.

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