If a single-celled freshwater organism such as a protistan is transferred to saltwater,which of the following is likely to happen?

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When a single-celled freshwater organism is transferred to saltwater, water will move out of the cell by osmosis, causing the cell to shrink. This is because the high concentration of salt in the saltwater will draw water out of the cell to try to balance the concentration of solutes inside and outside the cell. If the cell were to burst or have enzymes flow out of it, it would result in cell death. Therefore, the best choice is B, the cell shrinks.

If a Single-Celled Freshwater Organism Such as a Protistan Is