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Hypotonic v.s. Hypertonic?

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Hypertonic: A solution that has more solutes than a cell.
Hypertonic: More water exits a cell in this solution.
Hypertonic: The cell shrivels and possibly die.
Hypotonic: A solution with fewer solutes than a cell.
Hypotonic: More water enters the cell.
Hypotonic: The cell will expand or even burst.
Hypertonic: More water outside the cell.
Hypotonic: More water in the cell.
Hypertonic: Water coming out of the cell
Hypotonic: Water entering the cell
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