A hypotonic solution is one that adds water to the cell. A hypertonic solution removes water from the cell. An isotonic solution neither adds or removes water from the cell.

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A hypotonic solution is one that adds water to the cell. A hypertonic solution
removes water from the cell. An isotonic solution neither adds or removes
water from the cell.
Transcribed Image Text:A hypotonic solution is one that adds water to the cell. A hypertonic solution removes water from the cell. An isotonic solution neither adds or removes water from the cell.
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