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A cell is placed in a solution and the cell quickly shrinks. Based on this information, which explanation below best describes what caused the cell to shrink?

A. The concentration of water was higher inside the cell than outside.

B. The concentration was constant because the cell is not permeable to the particles.

C. The concentration of water was lower inside the cell than outside.

D. The concentration of water was the same inside and outside the cell.

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The answer is B to your question
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70% sure it’s A. Imagine a balloon deflating.
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