Question
Differentiate between hypertonic and hypotonic solution.
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Answer
Hypertonic solution - If the medium surrounding the cell has higher solute concentration than the cell, then the solution in called hypertonic solution.
Hypotonic solution - If the medium surrounding the cell has lower solute concentration than the cell, then the solution in called hypotonic solution.
Hypotonic solution - If the medium surrounding the cell has lower solute concentration than the cell, then the solution in called hypotonic solution.
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