A hypertonic solution
A) has a greater concentration (number) of solute particles than do the cells in the solution.
B) would cause cells to swell when placed in the solution.
C) has a lower osmotic pressure than do the cells in the solution.
D) causes water to rush inside cells.

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A hypertonic solution has a greater concentration of solute particles than the cells in the solution. This creates a concentration gradient, causing water to move out of the cells and into the solution, leading to cell shrinkage.

A Hypertonic Solution