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Why would an animal cell burst if it is surrounded by fresh water? A because solutes will move out of the cell C because solutes will move into the cell B because water will move out of the cell D because
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Why would an animal cell burst if it is surrounded by fresh water?

A because solutes will move out of the cell
C because solutes will move into the cell
B because water will move out of the cell
D because water will move into the cell

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If an animal cell is surrounded by fresh water, the water will move within the cell causing the cell to become turgid and eventually will burst.

Therefore the most suitable answer is option D.
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