alleryWhat happens to a plant cell in a hypotonic solution?
AIt stops all water movement
BIt loses its cell wall
CIt loses water and shrinks
DIt absorbs water and swells
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. It absorbs water and swells
A hypotonic external solution causes water to enter a plant cell, making it swell.
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