Question

A cell has a 2% salt concentration. It is placed into a solution containing a 2% salt concentration.

What will happen to the cell?

Choose 1 answer:

Water will move out of the cell, causing it to shrink.

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Water will move out of the cell, causing it to swell.

Water will move into and out of the cell at the same rate, causing it to remain the same size.

Water will move into the cell, causing it to swell.

Answer 1

Answer:

Water will move into and out of the cell at the same rate, causing it to remain the same size.

Explanation:

Water will move into and out of the cell at the same rate, causing it to remain the same size due to the existence of similar concentrations on both sides of the semi-permeable membrane which includes both the cell and the surrounding solution creating an isotonic environment.