Biology for IGCSE & O level - Movement Into And Out Of Cells (Section 4 - No. 29)

What happens to a cell placed in a hypotonic solution?
The cell shrinks.
The cell bursts.
The cell remains the same.
The cell becomes plasmolysed.

Explanation

In a hypotonic solution, water moves into the cell by osmosis, causing it to swell and potentially burst.

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