A cell placed in a solution swells up. The solution is:

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A Hypertonic
B Isotonic
C Hypotonic
D None of the above

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Answer: C. Hypotonic

Explanation: In a hypotonic solution, the concentration of water outside the cell is higher than inside. Water enters the cell through osmosis, causing it to swell.

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A cell placed in a solution swells up. The solution is:

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