Question

A cell will swell if it is placed in________.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Water molecules will move from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration. Thus, if the cells are placed in a solution where the concentration of water is more outside, the cell will absorb water. It will help in imbibition of the cell and thus, cell will swell up.

Answer 2

Answer:

A cell will swell up when it is placed in a hypotonic solution.