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If cells are placed in a hypotonic solution, what will happen to them?

A. Nothing will happen
B. They will burst
C. They will shrivel
D. They will stick together

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User Mekazu
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Answer:

D. they will burst

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the surrounding medium has more water content, the cells will take in water. After some time the cell membrane will burst.

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