What happens to a cell that has a rigid cell wall when placed in a hypotonic solution? a Its plasma membrane will pull away from the cell wall b It will swell until the cell is turgid C It will lose water to the environment, shrivel and probably die

## Step 1
A hypotonic solution is one where the concentration of solutes is lower outside the cell than inside it. This means that water will naturally move into the cell to try and balance the concentration of solutes.

## Step 2
When a cell with a rigid cell wall is placed in a hypotonic solution, water will move into the cell. This causes the cell to swell.

## Step 3
However, the rigid cell wall of the cell prevents it from bursting. The cell becomes turgid, which means it is swollen but not burst.

## Step 4
This turgidity is beneficial for the cell as it provides structural support to the plant. The cell does not lose water to the environment, nor does it shrivel or die.