If a cell contains 95% water in its cytoplasm and the environment surrounding the cell contains 90% water

A. water will flow into the cell by osmosis.
B. water will flow out of the cell by active transport.
C. water will flow out of the cell by osmosis.
D. water will flow into the cell by active transport.
E. water will flow into the cell by facilitated diffusion.


Answer: D. water will flow into the cell by active transport.

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