If human cells are placed in a hypotonic solution,they will:
A)shrivel
B)swell and burst
C)remain the same
D)none of these

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When human cells are placed in a hypotonic solution, water will move into the cells to balance the concentration of solutes inside and outside the cells. This will cause the cells to swell and eventually burst, also known as lysis. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

If Human Cells Are Placed in a Hypotonic Solution,they Will