When a Potted Houseplant Is Wilting, the Addition of Water

Multiple Choice

When a potted houseplant is wilting, the addition of water quickly changes the look of the plant. This can be accounted for by which of the following statements?

A) The water creates a hypertonic environment causing the cells to lose water.
B) The water creates a hypotonic environment causing cells to lose water.
C) The water creates a hypertonic environment causing the cells to gain water.
D) The water creates a hypotonic environment causing the cells to gain water.
E) The water creates an isotonic environment that allows for the cells to neither gain nor lose water.