During an osmosis experiment in class, you look at some cells under the microscope. You notice the cells look shriveled. What type of solution were the cells immersed in?
A) hypotonic
B) isotonic
C) hypertonic
D) diffuse
E) ionic

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Cells appear shriveled when placed in a hypertonic solution because water moves out of the cells into the surrounding solution, causing the cells to lose volume and shrink.

During an Osmosis Experiment in Class, You Look at Some