Question

what happens to a cell when it is placed in a hypotonic solution? think about what you know about hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic solutions. (2 points) the cell stays the same size because water moves in and out at the same rate. the cell shrinks because water moves out of the cell into the solution. the cell swells and may burst because water moves into the cell. the cell is not affected because the solution does not interact with the cell.

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 (especially in animal cells without a rigid cell wall), the cell may burst.

Answer:

The cell swells and may burst because water moves into the cell.