A Single-Celled Freshwater Organism, Such as a Protistan, Is Transferred

question 41

Multiple Choice

A single-celled freshwater organism, such as a protistan, is transferred to salt water. What is likely to happen?

• A)The cell will burst.
• B)Salt will be pumped out of the cell.
• C)The cell will shrink.
• D)Enzymes will flow out of the cell.
• E)Water will move into the cell.

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