At high tide a coastal plant or animal cell will be in

Question

Estuaries are locations where rivers flow into oceans, with tidal shifts changing the salt concentrations. Plants and animals that live in estuaries face a dilemma in maintaining water balance inside their cells. During high tide they are in salt water, while at low tide they are in fresh water.

A. osmosis.
B. an isotonic solution.
C. a hypotonic solution.
D. a hypertonic solution.
E. equilibrium.

Answer 1

D. a hypertonic solution.