If a single-celled freshwater organism 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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When a single-celled freshwater organism is transferred to saltwater, the external environment becomes hypertonic relative to the internal environment of the cell. This causes water to move out of the cell through osmosis, leading to the cell shrinking.

If a Single-Celled Freshwater Organism Is Transferred to Saltwater, Which