AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt
An animal cell is placed in distilled water. The most likely outcome is
A.swelling and possible lysis
B.crenation
C.plasmolysis
D.no change
Explanation
Core Concept
Distilled water is strongly hypotonic, so water floods in. Animal cells lack walls, so the membrane can rupture — lysis.
Correct Answer
Aswelling and possible lysis
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