Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 3 - Assess - Page 66: 7

Answer

C. Water enters the cell toward the area of higher solute concentration.

Work Step by Step

If a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution the cell will fill with water. The water will push on the cell wall causing the cell to swell and potentially burst.
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