Why does Osmosis take place?

If a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution osmosis will take place, in which direction will it take place? Why? How would the cells size changem?

  • Answer:

    Osmosis is the movement of a solvent, such as water, through a semi-permeable membrane.

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