Problem:
A single celled organism lives in the open ocean. Its solution to the salinity levels of the ocean is to have an internal salinity that is equivalent to the ocean water around it. This organism is in a water sample that is collected by oceanorgaphers. It is eventually emptied into a large container of fresh tap water. What is likely to happen to this single celled organism in its new environment? Nothing, as long as it stays in water, it will survive. It will lose water and will be in danger or dehydration. It will gain water and is in danger of bursting. Need Assignment Help?