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What is a hypotonic solution?

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Answer:

A solution where this is less solute molecules outside of the cell, which makes the water move into the cell.

Step-by-step explanation:

The cell was gain water and swell/grow larger.

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A hypotonic solution is a solution in which there is a lower concentration in solutes  (ex. salt) dissolved in the solvent (ex. water). A hypertonic solution would be one in which there is a higher concentration of solutes in the solvent.
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