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Question
The given statement is incorrect. Rewrite the correct statement:
Fresh water fish when placed in hypertonic salt solution absorb water and burst.
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Solution
Freshwater fish, when placed in hypertonic salt solution, lose water and shrink
Or
Marine fish, when placed in a hypotonic salt solution, absorb water and burst.
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