6. If a bacterium that is adapted to live in a freshwater lake is transferred to an ocean, it would: A. Be unaffected because the ocean is isotonic B. Be unaffected because it can swim C. Lose intracellular water because the ocean is hypertonic D. Become bloated with extra water because the ocean is hypotonic

6. If a bacterium that is adapted to live in a freshwater lake is transferred to an ocean, it would: A. Be unaffected because the ocean is isotonic B. Be unaffected because it can swim C. Lose intracellular water because the ocean is hypertonic D. Become bloated with extra water because the ocean is hypotonic

Biology 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter5: Structure And Function Of Plasma Membranes

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10RQ: What problem is faced by organisms that live in fresh water? Their bodies tend to take in too much...

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