What Will Happen to a Plant Cell If Placed in a Hypertonic

question 37

Multiple Choice

What will happen to a plant cell if placed in a hypertonic solution?

• A) The cell will swell slightly.
• B) The cell will undergo lysis.
• C) The cell will become crenated.
• D) The cell will remain unchanged.
• E) The cell will undergo plasmolysis.

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