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Cellular Interactions with the Environment

Question 2 • FL-2002040-M/J Comprehensive Science 1 CR

Which statements accurately describe osmosis? Check all that apply.Water moves from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.Water moves from areas of low concentration to areas of high concentration.Too much water in a cell can cause it to shrink.Too much water in a cell can cause it to swell.Too little water in a cell can cause it to shrink.Too little water in a cell can cause it to swell.

Answer
A
Water moves from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.
B
Water moves from areas of low concentration to areas of high concentration.
C
Too much water in a cell can cause it to shrink.
D
Too much water in a cell can cause it to swell.
E
Too little water in a cell can cause it to shrink.
F
Too little water in a cell can cause it to swell.

Explanation

In osmosis, water moves from an area with a higher concentration of water to an area with a lower concentration of water, so A is correct. If water enters a cell, it can swell; if water leaves a cell, it can shrink. Therefore D and E are also correct.

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