isotonic vs hypOtonic vs hypERtonic environments

the concentration of the solute in the solution is lower than the concentration inside the cell

hypotonic solution

when a cell is placed in this solution, water will enter the cell by osmosis causing it to swell

hypotonic solution

the concentration of the solute in the solution is the same as the concentration inside the cell

isotonic solution

the concentration of the solute in the solution is higher than the concentration inside the cell

hypertonic solution

when this solution is injected into the body no cell disrution occurs because no net osmosis occurs

isotonic solution

putting a plant in this solution will result in water loss and cause the plant to wilt

hypertonic solution

the cell will shrivel when placed in this type of solution

hypertonic solution

when a cell is placed in this type of solution, there will be equal amounts of water moving in and out of the cell at equal rates

isotonic solution