what are hypertonic isotonic and hypertonic solutions
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Explanation:
A solution will be hypertonic to a cell if its solute concentration is higher than that inside the cell, and the solutes cannot cross the membrane. ... If the solute concentration outside the cell is the same as inside the cell, and the solutes cannot cross the membrane, then that solution is isotonic to the cell.
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Hypotonic solution - If the medium surrounding the cell has higher water concentration than the cell , meaning that the outside solution is very dilute , the cell will gain water by osmosis . Such sol. Is known as Hypotonic Solution.
Isotonic Solution- If the medium has exactly the same water concentration as the cell , there will be no net movement of water across the cell membrane . Such sol. Is known as Isotonic Solution .
Hypertonic Solution - If the medium has lower concentration of water than the cell , meaning that it is very concentrated solution , the cell will lose water by osmosis . Such a sol. Is known as a Hypertonic Solution.