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a hypertonic solution is best defined as a solution that:
has the same solute concentration as the cell
has more solute than the cell
has less solute than the cell
prevents water from moving
A hypertonic solution is defined relative to the solute concentration inside a cell. A solution with equal solute concentration to the cell is isotonic, one with less solute is hypotonic, and hypertonic specifically means a higher solute concentration than the cell's interior. Water moves across membranes in response to these concentration differences, so hypertonic solutions do not prevent water movement.
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Has more solute than the cell