Question

What will happen to the cell when it is dropped in a hypotonic solution?

Answer 1

ANSWER:

If a cell (considered isotonic, as is blood and other body fluids) is placed in a hypotonic solution, water will rush in and it will explode. If it is placed in a hypertonic solution, water will diffuse out and cause cell shrinkage and injury.

Answer 2

Explanation when a cell is placed in hypotonic solution the cell will swell and may burst because the water from the hypotonic solution will move into cell because of more solute concentration and less water concentration in the cell