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What characterizes a hypotonic solution?
a. More solute & solvent than another solution
b. Less solute & solvent than another solution
c. More solute than another solution, but less solvent
d. Less solute than another solution, but more solvent

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Hi :)

A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes than another solution

In biology, a solution outside of a cell is called hypotonic if it has a lower concentration of solutes relative to the cytosol

Due to osmotic pressure, water diffuses into the cell, and the cell often appears turgid, or bloated

Hope this helps :)
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