Studies of Cricket Malpighian Tubules Revealed That Potassium Ions Move

question 41

Multiple Choice

Studies of cricket Malpighian tubules revealed that potassium ions move against the concentration gradient and accumulate inside the tubule. Which statement best predicts the effect of the potassium concentration gradient on the movement of water in the Malpighian tubules?

• A) Water will be forced out of the lumen of the Malpighian tubules through an osmotic gradient.
• B) The potassium gradient will have no effect on water movement.
• C) There will be a net movement of water into the lumen of the tubules.
• D) Water will be conserved, forming a hypertonic solution in the Malpighian tubules.

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