Which Strategy Is Paired with an Appropriate Consequence That Would

Multiple Choice

Which strategy is paired with an appropriate consequence that would enable a cell to maintain homeostasis when placed in a vessel of pure water?

A) Reduce the number of aquaporins in the cell membrane to stop water from moving out of the cytoplasm and into the external environment.
B) Decrease the movement of salts out of the cytoplasm to stop water from moving into the cytoplasm.
C) Expend energy to pump water out of the cytoplasm and into the external environment as the internal fluid levels become too high.
D) Expend energy to pump salts into the cytoplasm from the external environment as the cytoplasm swells from water moving in by osmosis.
E) Allow water to diffuse across the cell membrane until equilibrium is reached.