Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Normal Tonicity

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the normal tonicity conditions for typical plant and animal cells?

• A) The animal cell is in a hypotonic solution, and the plant cell is in an isotonic solution.
• B) The animal cell is in an isotonic solution, and the plant cell is in a hypertonic solution.
• C) The animal cell is in a hypertonic solution, and the plant cell is in an isotonic solution.
• D) The animal cell is in an isotonic solution, and the plant cell is in a hypotonic solution.
• E) The animal cell is in a hypertonic solution, and the plant cell is in a hypotonic solution.

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