Which of the following occurs when plant cells or other cells with rigid cell walls are placed in hypotonic solution? A Cells will plasmolyze. B Cells will become turgid and will not burst. Osmotic lysis occurs. Cells shrivel.

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Which of the following occurs when plant cells or other cells with rigid cell walls are placed in
hypotonic solution?
A Cells will plasmolyze.
B Cells will become turgid and will not burst.
Osmotic lysis occurs.
Cells shrivel.
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following occurs when plant cells or other cells with rigid cell walls are placed in hypotonic solution? A Cells will plasmolyze. B Cells will become turgid and will not burst. Osmotic lysis occurs. Cells shrivel.
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