If a living plant were moved from a freshwater aquarium to a saltwater aquarium,which of the following would occur?
A)Nothing.The plant would be fine in either aquarium.
B)The plant's cells would take on ions.
C)The plant's cells would take on water and would lyse.
D)The plant's cells would lose water and plasmolysis would occur.

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The plant's cells would lose water due to the higher salt concentration outside, leading to plasmolysis.

If a Living Plant Were Moved from a Freshwater Aquarium