When a Plant Cell, Such as One from a Tulip

question 27

Multiple Choice

When a plant cell, such as one from a tulip leaf, is submerged in a hypertonic solution, what is likely to occur?

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

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