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Solution with a lower solute concentration

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Is called hypotonic solution

Step-by-step explanation:

A solution whose solute concentration is lower than that of its content is said to be hypotonic. The osmotic pressure of the external solution is lower than that of a cell placed in a hypotonic solution therefore water molecules get into the cell by osmosis and the cell swell.

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