Multiple choice

What will happen if a plant cell is placed in a hypertonic solution?

  1. It will burst.

  2. It will shrink.

  3. It will swell.

  4. It will remain unaffected.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

If a plant cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, the cell will lose water by osmosis and the content will shrink away from the cell wall.