A solution that has a higher concentration of solute outside the cell than inside is known as a hypertonic solution. When a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, water will move out of the cell by osmosis in an attempt to equalize the solute concentrations on both sides of the cell membrane. As a result, the cell will lose water, which can lead to cell shrinkage or crenation in animal cells.
what is a solutiom that has a higher concentration of solute outside than inside the cell, causing water to leave the cell by osmosis
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