The structure that, when damaged, will most directly disrupt the water balance within a single-celled organism is the cell membrane. The cell membrane regulates the movement of water and solutes in and out of the cell, playing a crucial role in maintaining osmotic balance. Damage to the cell membrane can lead to uncontrolled influx or efflux of water, disrupting the organism's overall water balance.
Damage to which structure will most directly disrupt the water balance within a single celled organism?
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chloroplast
ribosome
nucleus
cell membrane
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