Which of the following statements correctly describes the normal tonicity conditions for typical plant and animal cells? The animal cell is in ________.
A) a hypotonic solution, and the plant cell is in an isotonic solution
B) an isotonic solution, and the plant cell is in a hypertonic solution
C) a hypertonic solution, and the plant cell is in an isotonic solution
D) an isotonic solution, and the plant cell is in a hypotonic solution

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Animal cells are typically in isotonic solutions to prevent cell lysis, while plant cells thrive in hypotonic solutions, which maintain turgor pressure.

Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Normal Tonicity