Which statement is true?
A) A cell placed in an isotonic solution will swell.
B) A cell placed in a hypotonic solution will swell.
C) A cell placed in a hypotonic solution will shrink.
D) A cell placed in a hypertonic solution will remain the same size.
E) A cell placed in a hypotonic solution will remain the same size.

Question

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A cell placed in a hypotonic solution will swell because water moves into the cell where the concentration of solutes is higher, causing the cell to expand.

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