Why is osmosis important to the survival of a cell


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Why is osmosis important to the survival of a cell?

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  • For a cell to survive, ion concentrations inside and outside the cell need to be the same.
  • If extra ions are not pumped out of the cell, water can enter the cell, causing it to swell and burst.

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