Biology for IGCSE & O level - Movement Into And Out Of Cells (Section 5 - No. 45)
What happens to an animal cell placed in a hypotonic solution?
The cell becomes turgid.
The cell becomes plasmolysed.
The cell bursts (lyses).
The cell remains unchanged.
Explanation
In a hypotonic solution, the animal cell will take on water and swell until it bursts.
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