Biology
A cell kept in a certain solution bursts after some time. Comment upon the kind of solution.
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The solution is a hypotonic solution i.e., concentration of solute in it is less than that of cell sap. A cell when kept in hypotonic solution swells and finally bursts due to endosmosis.
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