A cell is bathed in fluid. However, you notice that water is flowing out of the cell. In what kind of solution is this cell immersed: isotonic, hypotonic, or hypertonic?

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A cell is bathed in fluid. However, you notice that water is flowing out of the cell. In what kind of solution is this cell immersed: isotonic, hypotonic, or hypertonic?

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I think its hypotonic,not sure though.

Michael Armbrust answered Aug 29, 2016

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