VASCULAR
THE NEPHRON
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when there is less solute than water
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when there is an equal amount of water and solute
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when there is more solute than water
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Hypotonic solution refers to a solution containing a lower amount of solute in comparison to the solute concentration in other solutions, across a semipermeable membrane. Such a solution has a decreased solute concentration and a total movement of water in the cell. This causes breakage of swelling.
Detailed explanation-2: -A hypotonic solution is a solution that has a lower concentration of solute compared to the cell. Solutions are mixtures composed of a solute and a solvent. The solute is the substance present in a lower amount, and the solvent is the substance present in greater amount. A hypotonic solution example is salt water.
Detailed explanation-3: -(ii) Hypotonic solution: A solution having a lesser concentration of solute inside as compared to outside the cell is called a hypotonic solution. In a hypotonic solution, a cell progressively gains water through endosmosis.
Detailed explanation-4: -If the solute concentration outside the cell is lower than inside the cell, and the solutes cannot cross the membrane, then that solution is hypotonic to the cell.