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Question
Distinguish between the following:
Hypotonic and Hypertonic solutions
Solution
| Hypotonic solutions | Hypertonic solutions |
| In this condition , the solution outside the cell has lower solute concentration than the cell sap. | In this condition , the solution outside the cell has higher solute concentration than the cells sap. |
| The water molecules from outside will move into the cell (endosmosis). | The water molecules from the interior of the cell will move out (exosmosis) excessive root pressure. |
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