a
Water will move across the cell membrane in both directions because the concentrations of solute particles inside and outside the cell are the same.
b
Water will move across the cell membrane to the outside of the cell because the solution has a higher concentration of solute particles than the cell.
c
There is no movement of water molecules into or out of the cell because the concentrations of solute particles inside and outside the cell are the same.
d
Water will move across the cell membrane to the inside of the cell because the cell has a higher concentration of solute particles than the solution.
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The correct answer is:
a Water will move across the cell membrane in both directions because the concentrations of solute particles inside and outside the cell are the same.
In an isotonic solution, the concentration of solute particles is the same inside and outside of the cell, which means that water will move in and out of the cell at equal rates, allowing the cell to maintain homeostasis.
