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What is a Hypertonic Solution?

Answer: A hypertonic solution is one where there is a greater concentration or number of solute particles outside the cell than there are within it.

  • It refers to a solution that has a higher osmotic intensity than any other solution

  • When a cell is immersed in a hypertonic solution, the cell will shrink due to osmotically leaking fluid