Question

Which statement best describes the expected

result when a typical cell is placed into fresh
water?
(1) There would be a net movement of water
out of the cell.
(2) There would be a net movement of water
into the cell.
(3) Active transport of water into the cell would
begin.
(4) No change in the cell's water content would
occur.

Answer 1

Answer N°2, since the concentration of solutes inside the cell is higher than the one outside, through osmosis the water will enter the cell trying to even the inner and outter concentrations.