Question

what would most likely happen to a unicellular organism if it was exposed to a hypotonic solution for an extended period of time? it would shrink and shrink. it would swell but never burst. it would swell and then burst. it would not be affected.

Explanation:

In a hypotonic solution, water moves into the cell by osmosis. For a unicellular organism without a cell wall to prevent excessive water - uptake, it will swell and eventually burst due to the pressure from the influx of water.

Answer:

It would swell and then burst.