If a Cell Becomes Damaged and Is Temporarily Unable to Produce

question 128

Multiple Choice

If a cell becomes damaged and is temporarily unable to produce ATP, what is the likely outcome with respect to H2O?

• A)no change in water movement, as K+ is exchanged equally for Na+
• B)cellular swelling, as water follows Na+ into the cell
• C)no change in water movement, as the anionic proteins lose their charge and can no longer create a membrane potential
• D)dehydration, as water must be pumped in through aquaporins
• E)dehydration, as water diffusion is a passive process

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