Question

What would happen to a freshwater protozoan if removed from its normal habitat and placed into a saltwater pool? (hint: freshwater=high concentration of water. Saltwater=lower concentration of water) a.gain of water through osmosis b.loss of water through osmosis c.loss of water through active transport d.gain of water through active transport

Answer 1

answer and explanation

salt water has a higher concentration of salt than fresh water and osmosis and active transport are two forms of movement of solutions in and out of cells.

when a protozoan is moved to salt water, it would lose water through osmosis

the correct answer is b