A cell placed in a hypotonic solution will_____________

A

Shrink

B

Show plasmolysis

C

Swell

D

No change in shape or size

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Hypotonic solution is a solution, which contains lesser solute concentration. In such a case, the water molecules move from outside to the inside of the cell through the cell membrane. This process is called as endosmosis by which cell gains water and swells up.