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What is a hypertonic solution?

  1. solute concentration is higher outside the cell

  2. equal solute concentration inside and outside the cell

  3. solute concentration is higher inside the cell

  4. none of the above
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Explanation

A hypertonic solution has a higher solute concentration outside the cell than inside. This environment causes water to exit the cell.

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