Cells lose water when placed in a __________ solution.
A) hypotonic
B) hypertonic
C) isotonic
D) dilute

Name: Cells lose water when placed in a __________ solution. A) hypotonic B) hypertonic C) isotonic D) dilute
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A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes (such as salt) compared to the concentration of solutes within the cell. This creates a concentration gradient that causes the water to move out of the cell, leading to dehydration and shrinkage of the cell.

Cells Lose Water When Placed in a __________ Solution