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If a cell is placed inside a solution that has a higher concentration of solute than on the inside of the cell, what can be said about the movement of water?

AWater will move out of the cell, causing it to swell.
BWater will move into the cell, causing it to swell.
CWater will move in and out of the cell at the same rate.
DWater will move out of the cell, causing it to shrivel.

Verified Answer :

Hagrid

If a cell is placed inside a
solution that has a higher concentration of solute than on the inside of the
cell, the movement of water will move out of the cell, causing it to shrivel. The
movement is affected on how much concentration is with the system and
surrounding. It moves from a higher concentration to a lower concentration of
solute. The answer is letter D.