Human cells will lose water and shrivel if they are placed in a ____ solution.
A)neutral
B)isotonic
C)hypotonic
D)hypertonic

Name: Human cells will lose water and shrivel if they are placed in a ____ solution. A)neutral B)isotonic C)hypotonic D)hypertonic
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In a hypertonic solution, there is a higher concentration of solutes outside the cell than inside, causing water to move out of the cell and leading to cell shrinkage.

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