hypertonic vs. hypotonic vs. isotonic

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

hypotonic

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2

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

hypotonic

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3

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

isotonic

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

hypertonic

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5

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

isotonic

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6

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

hypertonic

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7

cell will shrivel when placed in this type of solution.

hypertonic

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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

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