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Why will an animal cell burst when placed in freshwater?

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Answer:

Beause fresh water is hypoosmotic

Step-by-step explanation:

Water will try to get into the cell because the two different solutions enviroments, in and out the cell, which are separated with a semi-permeable barrier (only allows to pass throught water), will try to reach the same concentration.

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