Why do animal cells burst when they are hypotonic?

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MrChaz · Answer 1 · 2021-08-01T01:32:02+0000

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When animal cells are hypotonic means, the cell has absorbed too much water through the membrane. Therefore, the osmotic pressure is very high. Consequently,they deform and could eventually burst.

Why do animal cells burst when they are hypotonic?

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