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When a gummy bear shrinks, is that considered hypertonic or hypotonic?

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Hypertonic

Step-by-step explanation:

In hyper-tonic solutions, the cell will shrink and crenate. The mass and volume of a gummy bear that is placed in a salt solution will decrease due to the effect of osmosis. When placed in water, a hypo-tonic solution, the gummy bear will expand in size and volume due to the water entering it.

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