Which of the following will likely result if the concentration of electrolytes outside the cell is higher than in the intracellular environment?
A) The cell will 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 outside the cell is higher than in the intracellular environment, water will move out of the cell to balance the concentration, causing the cell to shrink and dry up. This process is called plasmolysis. The other options are unlikely to occur in this scenario.

Which of the Following Will Likely Result If the Concentration