The Fundamental Unit of Life — Science STD 9 — Question
Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceThe Fundamental Unit of Life1 Mark
Question
Which of the following statement defines hypertonic solution:
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Answer
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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