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| − | A [[solution]] in which the [[concentration]] of [[solute | + | A '''hypertonic solution''' is a [[solution]] in which the [[concentration]] of [[solute]]s is greater than that of the [[cell]] which resides in the solution.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> Unless the cell can compensate in some way, osmotic pressure will cause water to exit the cell, sometimes with damaging results. |
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A hypertonic solution is a solution in which the concentration of solutes is greater than that of the cell which resides in the solution.[1] Unless the cell can compensate in some way, osmotic pressure will cause water to exit the cell, sometimes with damaging results.
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References
- â Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Biology. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998