A paramecium maintains homeostasis in a hypotonic environment by allowing water to diffuse into the cell and contracting its vacuole to pump
water out of the cell. Based on this information, which of the following is
true? *
Less energy is required for the cell to maintain homeostasis in a hypotonic
environment than in an isotonic environment
Homeostasis is primarily achieved through active transport of water into the cell in a
hypotonic environment
A paramecium uses more energy in a hypotonic environment than in a hypertonic
environment
More energy is required for the cell to maintain homeostasis in a hypertonic
environmen