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.

Answer: (A)