When a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution (a) solute exists in the cell to equalize the concentration on both sides of the membrane. (b) water exits the cell towards an area of lower solute concentration. (c) water enters the cell toward the area of higher solute concentration. (d) solute exists and water enters the cell.

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In a hypotonic solution, water enters the cell toward the area of higher solute concentration. This can cause the cell to swell. The correct answer is (c) water enters the cell toward the area of higher solute concentration.

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