A freshwater paramecium is placed in salt water. Which of the following events would most likely occur? (Ask yourself where the water in the paramecium is going!!)

Question

a
swelling of the cell until it bursts
b
an increase in the action of its contractile vacuole
c
swelling of the cell until it becomes turgid
d
shriveling of the cell

Answer 1

d
shriveling of the cell