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in solution a below, the same concentration of salt exists inside the cell as outside the cell at 10%. therefore, water molecules will move equally to maintain the osmotic balance. this is an example of a(n) hypotonic solution. hypertonic solution. isotonic solution. rewatch
In an isotonic solution, the solute (salt in this case) concentration is the same inside and outside the cell, resulting in equal water - molecule movement to maintain osmotic balance. Hypotonic solutions have a lower solute concentration outside the cell, causing water to move into the cell, and hypertonic solutions have a higher solute concentration outside the cell, causing water to move out of the cell.
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isotonic solution.