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If a cell inside of an organism were unable to exchange food, water, and other materials with its environment, what would happen to it? It would produce new cells. It would maintain homeostasis. It would not be able to survive. It would move to a new location.

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Answer:

It would not be able to survive

Step-by-step explanation:

A cell can only survive by exchanging materials with its environment. exchange of materials is necessary for life.

For instance, a cell gives out carbon dioxide and takes in oxygen which is necessary for life.

Most cells depend on exchange of materials with their environment for nutrition.

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