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If a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, water will flow

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Into and out of the cell at equal rates

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Into the cell

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No transfer of water is observed

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Out of the cell

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Solution

The correct option is B
Into the cell

Since in hypotonic solution osmotic pressure is less water will flow into the cell and cell will swell.

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