Question
Which of the following statement defines hypertonic solution:

Answer

  1. The solution in which the concentration of solutes is more and the concentration of solvent (water) is less as compared to the cytoplasm of a specific cell.
Explanation:
In the hypertonic solution, the concentration of solutes is more and the concentration of solvent (water) is less as compared to the cytoplasm of a specific cell.
If a cell is placed in such a solution plasmolysis will occur due to the movement of water from the cell to the outer environment.

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