A plant cell in a hypotonic solution
A) becomes turgid because of an inflow of water.
B) bursts because of an inflow of water.
C) shrivels because of an outflow of water.
D) wilts because of an outflow of water.

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In a hypotonic solution, the solute concentration outside the cell is lower than inside the cell. This allows water to move into the cell, causing it to become turgid or swollen, but not burst.

A Plant Cell in a Hypotonic Solution