When a plant cell, such as one from a tulip leaf, is submerged in a hypertonic solution, what is likely to occur?
A) The cell will burst.
B) Plasmolysis will shrink the interior of the cell.
C) The cell will become flaccid.
D) The cell will become turgid.

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In a hypertonic solution, water moves out of the plant cell, causing the cell membrane to pull away from the cell wall, leading to plasmolysis.

When a Plant Cell, Such as One from a Tulip