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A '''hypotonic solution''' is a [[solution]] in which the [[concentration]] of [[solute|solutes]] is less 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>  This will cause osmotic pressure to drive water into the cell.  In the case of animal cells, the cell will swell until it bursts.  Plant cells are protected from this by their strong cell walls.

A '''hypotonic solution''' is a [[solution]] in which the [[concentration]] of [[solute]]s is less 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>  This will cause osmotic pressure to drive water into the cell.  In the case of animal cells, the cell will swell until it bursts.  Plant cells are protected from this by their strong cell walls.

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