If a plant cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, the
A)entire cell will not swell or shrink.
B)entire cell will shrink.
C)turgor pressure will increase.
D)cell wall prevents the cell from exploding.
E)turgor pressure will increase, but the cell wall prevents the cell from exploding.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a hypotonic solution, water will move into the plant cell, causing the cytoplasm to push against the cell wall and increase turgor pressure. However, the cell wall is relatively rigid and prevents the cell from exploding, so the plant cell will not burst. Therefore, option E is the best choice as it accurately reflects what happens when a plant cell is placed in a hypotonic solution.

If a Plant Cell Is Placed in a Hypotonic Solution