If a cell has a normal osmotic pressure of 4500 mmHg and is placed into a solution with an osmotic pressure of 3500 mmHg, what will happen to the cell?
A. The cell will lose water and its osmotic pressure will increase.
B. The cell will gain water and its osmotic pressure will decrease.
C. The cell will lose water and its osmotic pressure will decrease.
D. The cell will gain water and its osmotic pressure will increase.
Answer: C
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