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Define hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic.
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Hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic are terms used to describe the concentration of solutes in a solution.
1. Hypertonic: A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes (such as salt or sugar) compared to another solution. This can cause water molecules to move out of cells through osmosis, resulting in cell shrinkage or dehydration.
2. Hypotonic: A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution. In this case, water molecules tend to move into cells through osmosis, leading to cell swelling or bursting.
3. Isotonic: An isotonic solution has an equal concentration of solutes compared to another solution. This means that there is no net movement of water molecules across the cell membrane, resulting in a balanced or stable state for the cells.
1. Hypertonic: A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes (such as salt or sugar) compared to another solution. This can cause water molecules to move out of cells through osmosis, resulting in cell shrinkage or dehydration.
2. Hypotonic: A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution. In this case, water molecules tend to move into cells through osmosis, leading to cell swelling or bursting.
3. Isotonic: An isotonic solution has an equal concentration of solutes compared to another solution. This means that there is no net movement of water molecules across the cell membrane, resulting in a balanced or stable state for the cells.