If a cell is placed inside a solution that has a higher concentration of solute than on the inside of the cell, what can be said about the movement of water?

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

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

c. Water will move in and out of the cell at the same rate.

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

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Drew Perez

Physics

4 November, 14:24

If a cell is placed inside a solution that has a higher concentration of solute than on the inside of the cell, what can be said about the movement of water?

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

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

c. Water will move in and out of the cell at the same rate.

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

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Alberto Leach · Answer 1

If a cell is placed inside a solution that has a higher concentration of solute than on the inside of the cell, the movement of water will move out of the cell, causing it to shrivel. The movement is affected on how much concentration is with the system and surrounding. It moves from a higher concentration to a lower concentration of solute. The answer is letter D.