If a solution outside of a cell contains a greater concentration of dissolved particles than the contents of the cell,the solution is said to be
A) isotonic.
B) iso-osmotic.
C) hypertonic.
D) hypotonic.
E) isometric.

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A hypertonic solution has a greater concentration of dissolved particles than the contents of the cell. This causes water to flow out of the cell in an attempt to balance the concentrations, potentially leading to the cell shrinking or even dying.

If a Solution Outside of a Cell Contains a Greater