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Define hypotonic solution
The solution which has higher water potential and lower concentration of solute molecules.
Define Isotonic solution
The solution which has equal water potential and concentration of solute molecules .
Define hypertonic solution
The solution which has lower water potential and higher concentration of solute molecules .
What happens to red blood cell if it is placed in a hypotonic solution
The red blood cell will undergo haemolysis.
What happens to red blood cell if it is placed in a hypertonic solution
The red blood cells will undergo crenation
What happens to plants cell if it is placed in a hypotonic solution?
The cell becomes turgid
What happens to plant cell if it is placed in hypertonic solution?
The cell will experience plasmolysis
What happens to animal cell if it is placed in a isotonic solution?
The cells maintain the normal shape
