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Question

When you place a red blood cell in a hypotonic solution, you observe that it swells and bursts. However, when a mushroom is placed in a hypotonic solution, you observe that it swells and becomes mushy but does not burst. Which of the following can explain this result?

Accepted Answer

Fungus cells have cell walls that keep the cell intact.

Answer

Red blood cells are smaller than fungus cells.

Answer

Red blood cells can accommodate less water than fungus cells.

Answer

Fungus cells have a large water volume capacity than red blood cells.

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When you place a red blood cell in a hypotonic solution, you observe that it swells and bursts. However, when a mushroom is placed in a hypotonic solution, you observe that it swells and becomes mushy but does not burst. Which of the following can explain this result?