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6. The Membrane / Osmosis / Problem 2

Which of the following statements best describes the water potential of a cell when placed in a solution with a higher water potential?

A

The water potential of the cell increases as the water flows from outside to inside the cell.

B

The water potential of the cell remains the same as the water flows from outside to inside the cell.

C

The water potential of the cell decreases as the water flows from outside to inside the cell.

D

The water potential of the cell decreases as the water flows from inside the cell to outside.

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