If a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, which will occur?
A) Salts will move into the cell from the surrounding solution.
B) Water will move into the cell from the surrounding solution.
C) Salts will move out of the cell into the surrounding solution.
D) Water will move out of the cell into the surrounding solution.
E) None of the choices will occur.

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In a hypotonic solution, the concentration of solutes is lower outside the cell than inside the cell. Therefore, water will move from the hypotonic solution into the cell, causing it to swell and potentially burst.

If a Cell Is Placed in a Hypotonic Solution, Which