A solution that contains a lower osmotic pressure than the cytoplasm of a cell is called
A)hypotonic.
B)hypertonic.
C)isotonic.

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A solution with a lower osmotic pressure than the cytoplasm of a cell is called hypotonic, as it has less solutes (such as salts and sugars) than the cell. In this situation, water will flow into the cell from the more dilute hypotonic solution, causing the cell to swell and potentially burst.

A Solution That Contains a Lower Osmotic Pressure Than the Cytoplasm