Which of the following will likely result if the concentration of electrolytes inside a cell is higher than in the extracellular environment?
A)The cell will swell or burst.
B)The cell will shrink and dry up.
C)The cell will undergo mitosis and divide.
D)The cell will be unaffected.

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If the concentration of electrolytes inside a cell is higher than in the extracellular environment, water will move into the cell in an attempt to balance the concentration. As a result, the cell will likely swell or burst. This is because the cell membrane can only expand so much before it ruptures, leading to cell death.

Which of the Following Will Likely Result If the Concentration