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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following:
Hypotonic and Hypertonic solutions
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उत्तर
| Hypotonic solutions | Hypertonic solutions | |
| (i) | In this condition, the solution outside the cell has a lower solute concentration than the cell sap. | In this condition, the solution outside the cell has a higher solute concentration than the cells sap. |
| (ii) | The water molecules from outside will move into the cell (endosmosis). | The water molecules from the interior of the cell will move out (exosmosis) under excessive root pressure. |
| (iii) | It is a weak solution and strong solvent. | It is a strong solution with a weak solvent. |
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