Which of the following will occur when a plant is placed into a hypotonic solution?
A. It will wilt.
B. Some of its cells will burst.
C. Turgor prevents more water from entering the cells.
D. Water is actively pumped out of the cells.
E. Elastic fibers in the cell walls enable plant cells to stretch and accommodate more water.
Answer: C
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