Hypotonic solution

    Cards (3)

    • Hypotonic solution
      When the solute has a lower concentration than the cell
    • Effect on animal cell
      Water enters the cell causing it to swell
      May swell enough to rupture the cell
    • Effect on plant plant
      Water enters and goes into the vacuole
      Vacuole swells and squeezes the cytoplasm against the cell wall
      Cell becomes turgid
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