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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.
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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