hypertonic vs. hypotonic vs. isotonic

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

hypotonic

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

hypotonic

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

isotonic

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

hypertonic

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

isotonic

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

hypertonic

cell will shrivel when placed in this type of solution.

hypertonic

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