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a. A cell placed in an isotonic solution will swell.
b. A cell placed in a hypotonic solution will swell.
c. A cell placed in a hypotonic solution will shrink.
d. A cell placed in a hypertonic solution will remain the same size.
e. A cell placed in a hypertonic solution will swell.


b

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