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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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In a hypotonic solution, an animal cell will:
Options
A Shrink
B Swell and possibly burst
Correct Answer
C Remain unchanged
D Dehydrate internally
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A hypotonic solution has a lower solute concentration (higher water concentration) than the cell's cytoplasm. Water moves into the cell by osmosis, causing it to swell and potentially lyse (burst) because animal cells lack a rigid cell wall.

Hint

Water moves into the cell, causing it to expand.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 815 of 2556
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