If a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution such as water,the cell will
A)crenate.
B)shrink.
C)swell and burst.
D)differentiate.

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A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes (such as salts or sugars) compared to the inside of the cell. This means that water will move into the cell by osmosis, causing the cell to swell and potentially burst. This process is called hemolysis in red blood cells and cytolysis in other cells.

If a Cell Is Placed in a Hypotonic Solution Such