hypotonic

Examples of hypotonic in the following topics:

• Osmotic Pressure

  • If the medium is hypotonic — a diluted solution with a higher water concentration than the cell — the cell will gain water through osmosis .

• Freshwater Environments

  • Fresh water creates a hypotonic environment for aquatic organisms.

• Osmotic Pressure

  • As a result, when a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, water rushes into the membrane, increasing its volume.