A paramecium (animal-like protist) that is surrounded by a hypotonic solution will not burst because
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water is diffusing OUT of the cell.
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of its cell wall.
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of its contractile vacuole.
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of its cell membrane.
📝 Detailed explanation
The contractile vacuole pumps excess water out of the cell, preventing it from bursting.
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