A hypotonic solution
A) has a lower concentration (number) of solute particles than do the cells in the solution.
B) would cause cells in the solution to lose water.
C) has a higher osmotic pressure than do the cells in the solution.
D) causes cells to shrink.

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A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solute particles than do the cells in the solution. This means that there is a higher concentration of water molecules in the solution than in the cells, causing water to move into the cells through osmosis. This can result in the cells swelling and potentially bursting (lysis).

A Hypotonic Solution