Question

The models below illustrate cells that have been placed in solutions containing salt. The cell membrane is permeable to water, but not permeable to salt. In which model would water leave the cell, causing the cell shrink?
Cell Model A: INside-3% salt 96% water OUTside-1% salt 99% water
Cell Model B: INside 3% salt 97% water OUTside 3% salt 97% water
Cell Model C: INside 1% salt 99% water OUTside 3% salt 97% water
Cell Model D: INside 99% salt 1% water OUTside 97% salt 3% water

A. Cell b.

B. Cell c.

C. Cell a.

D. Cell d.

Answer 1

The answer is B “cell c”

Answer 2

B
* explanation*
It the only answer that make sense