When a Plant Cell Is Placed in a Hypotonic Solution

question 35

Multiple Choice

When a plant cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, the cell wall prevents

• A) diffusion.
• B) active transport.
• C) the cell from bursting.
• D) the cell from shrinking.
• E) water from entering the cell.

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