Biology
When a cell in solution shrinks and loses its shape, then the solution is :
- Isotonic
- Hypertonic
- Hypotonic
- Potable water
Roots Absorption
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Hypertonic
Reason — In a hypertonic solution the cell loses its shape and shrinks because its cell sap (having low concentration of solute) loses water due to high concentration of hypertonic solution. It is called as exosmosis.
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