A cell in a hypotonic solution absorbs water and bursts. Which cell is most likely to do this?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. An animal red blood cell
- Step 1: Cells without a wall, such as animal cells, cannot resist the inward flow of water and may lyse. Answer: An animal red blood cell. Why not the others: A plant root hair cell, A bacterial cell with a cell wall and A fungal cell with a cell wall don't fit.
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