Question

If a cell swells when placed in a solution, what will be the tonicity of the solution as

compared to the cell?​

Answer 1

The solution is a hypotonic solution. When a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, the concentration of solutes in the solution is lower than that in the cell. As a result, water moves into the cell to balance the concentration on both sides. Due to this, the cell swells up.