Describe isotonic, hypotonic and hypertonic solutions. Then describe how a salt water solution affects the elodea leaf cell. Was the salt water isotonic, hypotonic or hypertonic to the elodea leaf cell?
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- **Isotonic Solution**: An isotonic solution has the same concentration of solutes as the cell. Water moves in and out of the cell at equal rates, so there is no net change in cell volume. - **Hypotonic Solution**: A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration Show more…
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