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68. The physiological state of an animal cell that has been placed into an exceptionally hypertonic saline solution is

A. Immediate bursting due to turgor
B. Severe shrinkage and deformation (crenation)
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C. Stabilization via its internal tonoplast
D. Accelerated synthesis of storage starch

📝 Explanation

A hypertonic environment draws water out of the animal cell, collapsing its volume and causing the cell membrane to wrinkle and shrivel.

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  • Immediate bursting due to turgor
  • Severe shrinkage and deformation (crenation)
  • Stabilization via its internal tonoplast
  • Accelerated synthesis of storage starch

A hypertonic environment draws water out of the animal cell, collapsing its volume and causing the cell membrane to wrinkle and shrivel.

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