ICSE Class 9 Answered

Hypotonic solution

Hypertonic solution

• The solution outside the cell has a lower solute concentration than the fluids inside the cell.

• The solution outside the cell has higher solute concentration than the fluids inside the cell.

• Endosmosis occurs as the water molecules move into the cell.

• Exosmosis occurs as the water molecules move out from the cell.

• Cells shrink in size and lose shape.

• Cells slightly enlarge or even burst.

• Example: Fresh water is a hypotonic solution for saltwater fish.

• Example: Corn syrup is a hypertonic solution for a cell.