Question

In a hypotonic solution, water will move ____ the cell, causing the cell to ____ . A) into; shrivel. B) out of; lyse/swell C) out/of; shrivel D) into; lyse/swell

Answer 1

D) into; lyse/swell

Step-by-step explanation:

In a hypotonic solution, where the concentration of solutes is lower outside the cell compared to inside, water moves into the cell through osmosis. This influx of water causes the cell to swell or become turgid as water moves from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration inside the cell. If this continues, it may lead to cell lysis, or bursting. Hope this helps! :)