Question

in an animal cell, the cytoplasm swells when the cell is in a ______________ solution. a hypertonic b isotonic c hypotonic

Explanation:

In a hypotonic solution, the solute concentration outside the cell is lower than inside. Water moves into the cell by osmosis, causing the cytoplasm to swell. In a hypertonic solution, water moves out of the cell, and in an isotonic solution, there is no net water movement.

Answer:

C. Hypotonic