Question

what will happen to a cell if it is placed in a hypotonic solution (lower concentration of solutes inside the cell)?
hypertonic isotonic hypotonic
nothing, it will be unchanged
it will shrivel and cell lysis will occur
it will swell and could possibly burst
we cannot determine what will happen

Explanation:

In a hypotonic solution, the solute concentration outside the cell is lower than inside. Osmosis causes water to move into the cell. This influx of water makes the cell swell. If too much water enters (depending on cell type like animal cells without rigid cell walls), it could burst (lysis).

Answer:

it will swell and could possibly burst