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A blood cell that is placed in a hypotonic solution will.

A. Shrink
B. Swell
C. Remain unchanged
D. Burst

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A red blood cell placed in a hypotonic solution will swell and may burst due to the excess water flowing into the cell.

Step-by-step explanation:

A red blood cell placed in a hypotonic solution will swell due to the higher concentration of solutes inside the cell compared to the solution. The hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes, causing water to flow into the cell, leading to swelling. Eventually, the cell may burst due to the excessive influx of water, a process called hemolysis.

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