A student noticed that placing wilted lettuce in a bowl of cool water caused the lettuce to become more crisp and firm. What is the best explanation for his observation?
A. Water moved into the lettuce cells by active transport.
B. Water moved into the lettuce cells by osmosis.
C. Salt moved into the lettuce cells by diffusion.
D. Water moved out of the lettuce cells by osmosis.
Select your answer:
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