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How do a hypotonic solution cause a cell to rupture?

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A hypotonic solution means the environment outside of the cell has a lower concentration of dissolved material than the inside of the cell. If a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, water will move into the cell. This causes the cell to swell, and it may even burst. ... This can cause a cell to shrink and shrivel
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