A solution that contains a higher solute concentration than the cytoplasm of a cell is called
A) holotonic.
B) hypertonic.
C) isotonic.
D) hypotonic.
E) semitonic.

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A solution that contains a higher solute concentration than the cytoplasm of a cell is called hypertonic. In this solution, water will move out of the cell, causing it to shrink or become crenated.

A Solution That Contains a Higher Solute Concentration Than the Cytoplasm