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Question
Complete the following statements:
Hypotonic solution is one in which the solution kept outside the cell has lower solute concentration than ……………… the cell.
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Solution
Hypotonic solution is one in which the solution kept outside the cell has lower solute concentration than the fluids inside the cell.
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