Proteins serve many functions within cells. they aid in cellular transport within the cell. they assist with the transport of substances across the cell membrane. they form enzymes that are involved in many cellular processes, and so on.

however, proteins do not function properly unless they are immersed in water. this is because water

4. if a cell is placed inside a solution that has a higher concentration of solute than on the inside of the cell, what can be said about the movement of water? a. water will move out of the cell, causing it to shrivel. b. water will move in and out of the cell at the same rate. c. water will move out of the cell, causing it to swell. d. water will move into the cell, causing it to swell.