A cell is placed into a solution that has the same osmolarity. However, one of the solutes in the solution is able to move across the membrane (the cell does not contain this solute). After a period of time, the solution into which the cell was placed would become

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The solution would become hypotonic because the solute that can move across the membrane will diffuse into the cell, reducing the solute concentration in the solution and causing water to move into the cell.

A Cell Is Placed into a Solution That Has the Same