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प्रश्न
When a cell in solution shrinks and loses its shape, then the solution is ______.
विकल्प
Isotonic
Potable water
Hypotonic
Hypertonic
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उत्तर
When a cell in solution shrinks and loses its shape, then the solution is hypertonic.
Explanation:
The solute concentration in a hypertonic solution exceeds that of cell sap. A cell kept in such a solution shrinks and loses water that moves out of it.
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