Question

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there are too many potassium ions inside a cell. as a result, the cell membrane expands and bursts. which problem was the cell most likely having?
a. the cell was unable to maintain a stable internal environment.
b. the cell is unable to build more protein molecules.
c. the cell is unable to spontaneously generate.
d. the cell is unable to produce water molecules inside the cell.

Explanation:

Cells need to maintain ion - balance for a stable internal environment. Excess potassium ions disrupt this balance, causing cell swelling and bursting.

Answer:

A. The cell was unable to maintain a stable internal environment.