Osmosis occurs when there is a different concentration of solute molecules on each side of the membrane. The drawing below shows a beaker containing a 30% salt solution and a suspended cell containing a 10% salt solution. What statement best describes the cell after 20 minutes?
A. Water will move from the cell into the beaker, resulting in a smaller cell.
B. Water will move from the beaker into the cell, resulting in a larger cell.
C. Salt will move from the cell into the beaker, resulting in a smaller cell.
D. Salt will move from the beaker into the cell, resulting in a larger cell.
A. Water will move from the cell into the beaker, resulting in a smaller cell.
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