When a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution,

a. solute exits the cell to equalize the concentration on both sides of the membrane.
b. water exits the cell toward the area of lower solute concentration.
c. water enters the cell toward the area of higher solute concentration.
d. there is no net movement of water or solute.


c. water enters the cell toward the area of higher solute concentration.

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