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Cytoplasm — Structure & Function

By Deena Hauze
Cells can be either hypertonic, isotonic, or hypotonic. Hypertonic cells have too little water, they look like dehydrated raisins. Isotonic cells are in perfect homeostasis, they are comfortable. Hypotonic cells are swollen, like a water balloon.

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Depending on the environment a cell is in, it can be hypertonic, hypotonic, or isotonic. Based on this information and the picture above, choose the true statement.

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Type a concept, like “slope” or “photosynthesis”.

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