When a Plant Cell, Such as One from a Peony

question 48

Multiple Choice

When a plant cell, such as one from a peony stem, is submerged in a very hypotonic solution, what is likely to occur?

• A) The cell will burst.
• B) The cell membrane will lyse.
• C) Plasmolysis will shrink the interior.
• D) The cell will become flaccid.
• E) The cell will become turgid.

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