Question

Cells contian a certian amount of salt and water what happens if a cell is droped into a container of pure water?

A:water moves into the cell

B:water moves out of the cell

C:the water level in the cell remains consistant

D:the question cant be answerd with the information given

Answer 1

have you learned about osmosis ?

Answer 2

no

Answer 3

mmm ok
osmosis is a process in which water from a region of higher water potential goes to a region of lower water potential in presence of a partially permeable membrane.
it also involves water potential, which shows the concentration of of the water.
higher the water potential, the more water is present.
highest water potential is 0.
in cases where the water potential is higher outside the cell, the water will go in the cell.
where as if water potential is higher inside the cell, the water will go out the cell.
can you get the answer now ?