Question
Differentiate between :
Hypotonic solution and Hypertonic solution
Hypotonic solution and Hypertonic solution
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Answer
| Hypotonic solution | Hypertonic solution |
| A solution having lower concentration of solutes as compared to another solution is called hypotonic solution | A solution having higher concentration of solutes as compared to another solution is called hypertonic solution. |
| Endosmosis occurs as the water molecules move into the cells. | Exosmosis occurs as the water molecules move out from the cell. |
For example Distilled water is hypotonic to human blood plasma. The blood cells slightly enlarge and sometimes burst in this condition. | For example - Sea water is hypertonic to human blood. The blood cell shrinks in size and loses its shape. |
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