What is a hypertonic solution?
Hypertonic, Hypotonic, and Isotonic Solutions-Plant Cells

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A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, causing water to move out of the cell.
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What is a hypotonic solution?
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A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, causing water to move into the cell.
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What is an isotonic solution?
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An isotonic solution has an equal concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, resulting in no net movement of water.
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What happens to plant cells in a hypertonic solution?
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Plant cells lose water, causing them to shrink and become plasmolyzed.
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What happens to plant cells in a hypotonic solution?
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Plant cells gain water, causing them to swell and become turgid.
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What is turgor pressure?
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Turgor pressure is the pressure exerted by the fluid in the central vacuole against the cell wall, helping maintain the plant's structure.
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What role does the cell membrane play in plant cells?
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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell, maintaining homeostasis.
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