When a plant cell, such as one from a peony stem, is submerged in a very hypotonic solution, what is likely to occur?
A)the cell will burst
B)the cell membrane will lyse
C)plasmolysis will shrink the interior
D)the cell will become flaccid
E)the cell will become turgid

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In a hypotonic solution, water enters the plant cell, causing it to swell and become turgid due to the rigid cell wall that prevents bursting.

When a Plant Cell, Such as One from a Peony