If a Freshwater Fish Takes in a Quantity of Water

question 24

Multiple Choice

If a freshwater fish takes in a quantity of water from its dilute environment by osmosis, the osmotic pressure in its plasma will tend to

• A) increase.
• B) decrease.
• C) remain the same.
• D) increase then decrease.

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