Biology for IGCSE & O level - Movement Into And Out Of Cells (Section 2 - No. 9)

What will happen to a red blood cell placed in a hypotonic solution?
The cell will shrink.
The cell will burst.
The cell will stay the same size.
The cell will become turgid.

Explanation

In a hypotonic solution, water will enter the cell due to osmosis, causing it to swell and eventually burst.

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