A cell placed in a(n) ____ solution will ____.
A)isotonic; swell
B)hypotonic; swell
C)hypotonic; shrink
D)hypertonic; remain the same size
E)hypertonic; swell

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When a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, it means the concentration of solutes outside the cell is lower than inside the cell. This creates a concentration gradient where water moves from an area of higher concentration (outside the cell) to an area of lower concentration (inside the cell). As a result, the cell will take in water and swell, potentially leading to bursting if too much water is taken in.

A Cell Placed in A(n) ____ Solution Will ____

A Cell Placed in A(n) Solution Will