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Question 24 • FL-2002040-M/J Comprehensive Science 1 A-CR

A cell is put into a liquid and remains its original size. What is the best conclusion that can be drawn from this observation?

Answer
A
The concentration of water is higher in the cell than in the liquid, so water is leaving the cell.
B
The concentration of water is higher in the cell than in the liquid, so water is moving in and out of the cell at the same rate.
C
The concentration of water in the cell is the same as in the liquid, so water is moving in and out of the cell at the same rate.
D
The concentration of water in the cell is the same as in the liquid, so water is leaving the cell.

Explanation

If the cell remains the same size, there is no net movement of water into or out of it. This occurs when the water concentration inside the cell is the same as in the liquid: water still moves both ways, but at the same rate. Therefore, choice C is correct.

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