The outward movement of water from a cell placed in a hypertonic solution is called:
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Correct answer: Exosmosis (outward osmosis)
Exosmosis refers to the outward movement of water from a cell into a hypertonic external solution via osmosis. It occurs when the solute concentration outside the cell is higher than inside.
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