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How do animal cells avoid the swelling which osmosis can cause?
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∙ 11y ago
By using their contarctile vacuoles to expel water
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∙ 11y ago
Animal cells have mechanisms to avoid swelling caused by osmosis. They regulate the concentration of solutes inside the cell to maintain osmotic balance. They have a selectively permeable cell membrane that allows water to pass through, but also contains ion channels, transporters, and pumps that help regulate the movement of water and ions to prevent excessive swelling. Additionally, animal cells have contractile vacuoles or specialized organelles that actively pump out excess water to maintain the cell's normal volume.
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yes
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