Which of the following statements is correct? a. solutes increase the freezing point of water. b. solutes decrease the freezing point of water. c. only ions can dissolve in the body water. d. increasing the concentration of water will increase the osmotic pressure of a solution.

What will most likely happen in the absence of a cell membrane? a) photosynthesis will not take place. b) the cell will not store food, water, nutrients, and waste. c) energy will not be released during cellular respiration. d) substances will pass in and out of the cell in an uncontrolled manner.