Multiple choice

Which way does water move in a hypotonic solution?

  1. water diffuses out of the cell

  2. no movement of water

  3. water diffuses into the cell

  4. none of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In a hypotonic solution, the solute concentration outside the cell is lower than inside. To balance this, water moves into the cell via osmosis, which can cause the cell to swell.

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