Question

what will happen to a cell that does not have a cell wall if placed in a hypotonic solution?
a shrivel
b swell and burst
c no change in size
d swell and become turgid

Explanation:

A hypotonic solution has a lower solute concentration (higher water potential) than the cell's cytoplasm. Cells without a cell wall (like animal cells) will have water enter via osmosis. Since there's no cell wall to restrict expansion, the cell will swell as water moves in and eventually burst (lysis). Option a is for hypertonic, c is incorrect (osmosis causes change), d is for cells with cell walls (turgid from wall pressure).

Answer:

b. swell and burst