When blood cells are placed in a hypotonic solution, _______.
A) there is a net movement of water molecules into the cells
B) water is pumped out of the cells
C) the cells shrink
D) water is removed by phagocytosis

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When blood cells are placed in a hypotonic solution, there is a higher concentration of solutes inside the cells than in the surrounding solution. This causes a net movement of water molecules into the cells, leading to the cells swelling or even bursting.

When Blood Cells Are Placed in a Hypotonic Solution, _______