If a Single-Celled Freshwater Organism Such as a Protistan Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

If a single-celled freshwater organism such as a protistan is transferred to saltwater,which of the following is likely to happen?

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

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