191k views
2 votes
Hypotonic v.s. Hypertonic?

1 Answer

5 votes
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
please tell me if this helps
User Arnav Gupta
by
8.3k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories